Penalties for Violation by an Adult

Any adult who willfully violates, neglects or refuses to obey or perform any lawful order of the court or who violates any provisions of this Chapter may be proceeded against for contempt of court, unless another penalty is provided in this Chapter. Any adult found in contempt of court may be punished by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500) or by imprisonment not to exceed to fifty (50) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. This Section shall not limit the inherent power of the court to enforce its orders through civil contempt. SOURCE: CCP § 269 as modified and enacted by P.L. 17-012:2 as 19 GCA § 5120. COMMENT: The modification reflects the amendment or former § 268 (§ 5116 of this Chapter) by P.L. 13-187.