Turner v. Rogers

Turner v. Rogers (2011) was a U.S. Supreme Court case addressing whether punishing someone with jail for failing to pay court-ordered child support violates their procedural rights under the Constitution. The Court ruled that in cases involving potential jail time for inability to pay, courts must ensure proper procedural protections are in place, like clear notice and opportunities to explain financial hardship. The case emphasizes that even when someone faces possible incarceration for unpaid support, their constitutional rights to fair hearings and due process must be respected.