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RCW 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 s 2; RRS s 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.