RCW 2.28.020: Contempt

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2.28.010 << 2.28.020 >> 2.28.030

PDFRCW 2.28.020

Contempt—Punishment.

For the effectual exercise of the powers specified in RCW 2.28.010, the court may punish for contempt in the cases and the manner provided by law.

[ 1891 c 54 § 2; RRS § 53.]

NOTES:

Rules of court: CR 45(f).

Contempts: Chapter 7.21 RCW.

Criminal contempts: Chapter 7.21 RCW, RCW 9.92.040.

Power of judicial officer to punish for contempt: RCW 2.28.060, 2.28.070.

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