John refuses to pay his court-ordered child support. The judge orders John jailed until he complies. Under which of the following does the judge find his authority to order John committed?

A. civil contempt
B. indirect criminal contempt
C. direct criminal contempt
D. None of the answers is correct.


Answer: A

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