Contempt

Contempt. Every person who unlawfully, knowingly, and willfully interferes directly with the operation and function of a court, by open defiance of an order, in or near the courtroom; or by disturbing the peace in or near the courtroom; or by speaking or writing in such a manner as to intimate that the court is unfair or corrupt; or, when a witness, by refusing to answer lawful questions; or who resists or refuses or fails to comply with a lawful order of the court; or who interferes with an officer of the court in the pursuit of his or her official duties, is guilty of criminal contempt and upon conviction thereof may be imprisoned for a period of not more than six months, or be fined not more than $100, or both. Source: 11 TTC § 451.