> [!info] Personal working space > This is my personal working space. The final version of this page is at: > https://atharkhan.com/glossary/177-sanctions/ A monetary [[Sanction|sanction]] under [[Cal. Code of Civ. Proc. § 177.5]], payable to the court and capped at $1,500. ## Working notes Identify the lawful [[Court Order|court order]], the alleged violation, and whether good cause or substantial justification exists. Notice, an opportunity to be heard, and a detailed written order are required. The statute excludes advocacy by counsel before the court. [[Cal. Fam. Code § 271]] addresses attorney’s fees and costs for conduct frustrating cooperation or settlement and includes financial-burden protections. The statute can reach parties, witnesses, and [[Attorney|attorneys]], subject to its specific limits. > [!tip] Comparison > Explain the different purposes and recipients of the sanctions. Avoid describing one as automatically the lighter penalty.