People Ex Rel. Argo v. Henderson

This is an appeal from a contempt citation arising out of respondent’s failure to make regular child support payments. The proceeding initiated by petitioner is pursuant to the provisions of the Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 40, par. 1201 et seq.) After a hearing, the circuit court of Cook County found respondent, Jimmy Henderson, in contempt of court and imposed a sentence of 30 days in the Cook County jail. Respondent appeals, claiming error in the finding of contempt. We affirm the judgment of the circuit court.

On January 7, 1971, the…