answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Contempt of court is most commonly used with regard to people who have violated direct orders of the court. For instance, a person who has been ordered to return a piece of property and refuses to do so may be in contempt of court. However, the term can apply to any disrespect shown to the court/judge. Recently, an attorney was jailed for contempt of court for cursing in the courtroom.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

"Contempt" means willful and open disrespect, as shown in the example sentence, "I treated his generosity with contempt".

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What does contempt in court mean?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What does indirect civil contempt mean?

Direct contempt occurs in the presence of the court. Indirect contempt occurs outside the presence of the court, and Civil contempt often occurs indirectly.


What is the Fine for Contempt in court?

What is the fine for contempt in court in Louisiana civil court?


Why is Giles Corey arrested?

Contempt of the court


If a subpoena was not served can one be in contempt of court?

If you mean can you be held in contempt for not appearing on the date the subpoena said you had to appear on, the answer is no, you cannot be held in contempt of court. The subpoena is binding on you only if it is duly served upon you according to applicable law.


Historical development of contempt of court?

Contempt of court is any disorderly action that interferes with the judiciary duty of the court. This has developed into an exacted sentence over the history of contempt of court.


Will a contempt of court show up on an employment criminal background check?

Yes. Most charges for "contempt of court" are for failure to appear on a citation or other court appearance. Contempt of court is a criminal offense and does appear on a criminal history check.Additional: the above is true when referring to CRIMINAL contempt of court. However, CIVIL contempt will not appear on your rap sheet.


What is a charge issued by a judge for conduct that defies the authority of the court?

"Contempt" or "Contempt of Court"


Will mother of children be in contempt if she had papers served for contempt on the father stating she does not want the children to have overnight visitation at fathers home and brings them anyway?

Contempt of court means the party has purposely disobeyed or ignored a court order. If the father disobeyed a court order the mother can file a motion that the court hold him in contempt of the court order.Any existing court orders are in effect until the contempt motion is heard by the court and a new order is issued.Mother is not in contempt of any court order.Contempt of court means the party has purposely disobeyed or ignored a court order. If the father disobeyed a court order the mother can file a motion that the court hold him in contempt of the court order.Any existing court orders are in effect until the contempt motion is heard by the court and a new order is issued.Mother is not in contempt of any court order.Contempt of court means the party has purposely disobeyed or ignored a court order. If the father disobeyed a court order the mother can file a motion that the court hold him in contempt of the court order.Any existing court orders are in effect until the contempt motion is heard by the court and a new order is issued.Mother is not in contempt of any court order.Contempt of court means the party has purposely disobeyed or ignored a court order. If the father disobeyed a court order the mother can file a motion that the court hold him in contempt of the court order.Any existing court orders are in effect until the contempt motion is heard by the court and a new order is issued.Mother is not in contempt of any court order.


What degree of crime is contempt of court?

While contempt of court may be either civil or criminal contempt, there is no "degree" in the same way that there are degrees of crimes in general. It is uniquely withing the jurisdiction of the court in which the contempt occurs to determine an appropriate punishment or remedy for either civil or criminal contempt. In a way, as far as contempt of court goes, the court truly is judge, jury and executioner.


What is the maximum punishment for contempt of court in Idaho?

what is the max. bond set for contempt of court in idaho


What is disrespect in court called?

If the Judge in a Court of Law believes you are disrespectful of the Court then the Judge can find you guilty of Contempt of Court. In some jurisdictions that can mean a fine, time behind bars, or both.


Is jail Tim mandatory for contempt of court?

Jail time is not always mandatory for contempt of court. If a person has to go to jail will depend upon what the judge says about their contempt of court.