E.T. v. State

Appellant, a juvenile, challenges the trial court’s judgment finding her guilty of indirect criminal contempt. She asserts that her contempt hearing was procedurally flawed when the trial court took notice of various issues she characterizes as “ultimate.” We agree and reverse.

On February 26, 1991, appellant appeared before Judge Foster for a hearing on her alleged violation of community control. As the hearing was about to begin, Judge Foster chastised appellant for appearing in shorts in apparent disregard of a court date information notice requiring “appropriate dress” and specifically…