In Re Gawerc

In this original habeas corpus proceeding, petitioner Jim Gawerc contends his civil contempt imprisonment is illegal because he is unable to post the $50,000 child support bond required for his release. Because Gawerc conclusively established his inability to comply, we order his release.

The trial court held Gawerc in criminal and civil contempt for failing to comply with the trial court’s child support modification order that required Gawerc to pay $750 in child support and post a $50,000 child support bond. 1 The trial court then ordered Gawerc to pay $2,400 in attorney’s fees and suspended…