California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §55812: The court shall thereupon issue an order which directs the person to appear before the court and show cause why he should not be punished as for contempt.

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This statute describes a court procedure for issuing an order requiring a person to appear and explain why they should not be held in contempt of court.

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The court shall thereupon issue an order which directs the person to appear before the court and show cause why he should not be punished as for contempt. The order and a copy of the certified statement shall be served on the person. Thereafter the court shall have jurisdiction of the matter.

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