Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities report that Stephanie Noelle Olmstead, born July 10, 1978, was charged on April 25, 2025, with contempt of court for the constructive disobedience of a lawful judgment, order, or court process under statute {588.01.3(3)}.
According to the official complaint, Olmstead allegedly failed to comply with an active court mandate, an offense that falls under misdemeanor classification in Minnesota. Constructive contempt typically arises when an individual’s actions outside the courtroom directly disobey a legal ruling, undermining the authority of the judicial system.
Contempt charges like this can carry penalties such as jail time, fines, or both, depending on the severity and whether it is criminal or civil contempt. Constructive contempt focuses on disobedience that occurs outside a courtroom, such as violating restraining orders or ignoring other court mandates.
This arrest underscores the seriousness with which Polk County law enforcement treats violations of the judicial system’s authority. Court records indicate that contempt of court can significantly escalate legal troubles for defendants already facing other proceedings.
The incident remains under investigation, and further court actions are expected in the coming weeks. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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Stephanie Noelle Olmstead’s case highlights how serious contempt of court charges can be. Under Minnesota law, contempt penalties can escalate from simple fines to substantial jail time if the contempt involves repeated disobedience or defiance of judicial authority.