How does small claims court enforce its own orders

[Tess5]

Jurisdiction

California

When a small claims court judge issues an injunction, and a party violates the injunction, what is the enforcement procedure?

 

[doucar]

When a small claims court judge issues an injunction, and a party violates the injunction, what is the enforcement procedure?

You bring a motion to show cause why they should not be held in contempt

 

[Zigner]

What injunctive relief did they order?

 

[zddoodah]

Let's start by acknowledging that California small claims courts have authority to order injunctive relief "only when a statute expressly authorizes a small claims court to award that relief." Civ. Proc. Code section 116.220(a)(5).

That said, there is special provision for enforcement of small claims court injunctions. As in any other case, the answer depends on exactly what was ordered and the relevant facts.