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Motion for Civil Contempt/Enforcement

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective November 1, 2015

This form is used to ask the court to make an order that forces someone to follow a court order or final judgment that was already given. It asks the court to explain what the other party was ordered to do and how they have failed to follow that order.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used when one party believes the other party has not followed a previous court order or final judgment. The filer must explain what the order was and how the other party has failed to comply.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The form is used by either the Petitioner or the Respondent to ask the court for an order. You must explain what the other party failed to do. Great care must be taken when filing this form.
What do I need to do after filling it out?
After filling it out, you must sign it in front of a notary public or deputy clerk. You must then file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case was filed and keep a copy for yourself.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2015.

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