4.3. Contempt of Court***

• A person who willfully disobeys the verbal or written order of a court authority, disrespects the decorum of the court, or otherwise infringes upon due process.

• This charge can only be issued by a Judge or agent of a court.

- Penal Code (4)03 is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 25 months imprisonment and no more than $250 in fines. This falls under Officer Discretion.

NOTES:

The Contempt of Court charge is an imprisonment set by a judge relative to a particular court case and the actions committed by the individual disobeying court orders and activities. This is different from (4)04. Subpoena Violation which has to do with official paperwork or documents.