State Ex Rel. Canada v. Hatfield

This original proceeding in Habeas Corpus was heard the 5th day of September, 1979, upon a writ issued by this Court June 14, 1979. The matter was considered on the petition, respondent’s answer and upon the written briefs and oral arguments of both parties.

After considering all of the foregoing matters, the Court makes the following findings:

The relator was found to be in contempt of the Circuit Court of Wyoming County by reason of the fact that he was $3,685.00 in arrears on child support payments previously ordered by the court. The court ordered the relator’s imprisonment “until he has…