MacKillop v. Foster

Plaintiff, then over 21, was found in contempt by the Marion County Circuit Court, Juvenile Department, for failing to pay previously ordered restitution. He filed a writ of habeas corpus and sought his release on the ground that the circuit court had no jurisdiction to find him in contempt. The circuit court agreed and ordered his release. The sheriff appeals.

The issue is whether the circuit court, acting as the juvenile court, has jurisdiction to find a person over the age of 21 to be in contempt for failing to follow an order lawfully issued when he was under the age of 21. ORS 419.511…