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RCWs > Title 2 > Chapter 2.28 > Section 2.28.070

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2.28.060 << 2.28.070 >> 2.28.080

RCW 2.28.070

Contempt — Judicial officer may punish.

For the effectual exercise of the powers specified in RCW 2.28.060, a judicial officer may punish for contempt in the cases and manner provided by law.

[1891 c 54 § 7; RRS § 58.]

Notes:

Rules of court: CR 45(f).

Contempts: Chapter 7.21 RCW.

Criminal contempts: Chapter 7.21 RCW, RCW 9.92.040.

Power of court to punish for contempt: RCW 2.28.020.

Witnesses, failure to attend as contempt: RCW 5.56.061 through 5.56.080.