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This article discusses child support Contempt in Rhode Island. This RI Law Article explains  the difference between a finding of technical or willlful contempt.  Any person owed child support ( the parent with physical custody of the minor child or children) or who owes child support should carefully read this article. This article discusses in details under what circumstances a person will be sent to jail to compel compliance with child support orders. This article also explains other tools used by Rhode Island judges to compel payment of child support orders.