Sections
4 entriesSection 177Allows a judicial officer to preserve order, enforce lawful orders, compel witness attendance as authorized, administer necessary oaths, and prohibit activities threatening…Section 177.5Allows a judicial officer to impose reasonable sanctions up to $1,500, payable to the court, for violating a lawful court order without…Section 178Allows a judicial officer to punish contempt in the cases provided by the Code when doing so is needed for effective exercise…Section 179Allows Supreme Court justices, court of appeal justices, and superior court judges anywhere in the state to take and certify proof and…