Contempt

In general, punishable conduct that disrupts or obstructs an official proceeding or order.

Contempt of court may be any combination of: Direct or Indirect, and Civil or Criminal.

Other resources

• Contempt - from the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney Manual
• Overview of Contempt (pdf) by two Florida judges

Related terms

See also:

• Contempt of court, direct
• Contempt of court, indirect
• Contempt of court, civil
• Contempt of court, criminal
• Contempt of Congress
• Contemnor