State ex rel. Ketcham v. Ketcham

Defendant was cited to appear and show cause why he should not be adjudged in contempt of court for wilful failure to pay spousal and child support previously ordered by the court. He appeals from the final order adjudging him to be in contempt and sentencing him to six months in jail, contending that the trial court erred in failing to inform him of his right to assistance of court appointed counsel.

At the time of defendant’s appearance, the following colloquy occurred:

“THE COURT: Will you come forward, please. This is a — on a contempt matter. Mr. Ketcham, you have the right to an attorney…