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Judicial experts outline changes to remedial contempt procedures in SB 1557
Senate Committee on Judiciary · February 2, 2026
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Summary
SB 1557 would standardize the remedial contempt process, naming the initiating document a complaint, requiring an order to appear, authorizing dismissal where no prima facie case exists and clarifying venue and certain procedural protections, according to retired judge and Judicial Department staff.
SALEM — Retired Judge Maureen McKnight and Judicial Department counsel told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that SB 1557 is designed to bring consistency to remedial contempt proceedings by clarifying pleading and hearing procedures.
McKnight said the bill addresses…
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