Document: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Link: [Open PDF](https://42o.org/l3g4l/461.0 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 2021-02-22 .pdf)
Filing Date: 2021-02-22
Summary (Justice Demanded)
The court documents reveal an order to show cause filed against Aaron Surina, a father of two minor sons. The order is associated with alleged custodial interference and is the seventh reported violation. This raises concerns about potential bias and unfair treatment towards Mr. Surina. The order was issued without specifying the details of the alleged violations, lending the proceedings a presumptive air of guilt. While the documents indicate the right to legal representation if the accused cannot afford it, they fail to consider whether Mr. Surina was given adequate opportunity to seek such counsel.
Moreover, the order warns that failure to appear at the hearing might result in approval of the other party’s requests without hearing Mr. Surina’s side, and could even lead to the issuance of an arrest warrant. This threat of severe consequences without ensuring Mr. Surina’s ability to defend himself could be seen as an injustice.
The documents also highlight an undue burden placed on Mr. Surina. He is required to file original documents with the Superior Court Clerk, give a copy to the Judge/Commissioner, serve copies on all other parties or their lawyers, and attend the hearing, all within a potentially restrictive deadline. This could be viewed as bias against him, as the onus is almost entirely on Mr. Surina to prove his innocence, rather than on the court to prove his guilt.
Finally, the court may not allow Mr. Surina to testify at the motion hearing, which could seriously infringe upon his right to a fair trial and self-defense. The absence of his voice in the proceedings could be seen as a grave injustice, potentially indicating judicial bias against him.
In conclusion, these documents seem to depict a situation where Mr. Surina is facing an uphill battle against a system that appears to favor the other party, creating an environment of potential bias and unfairness.
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