A judge of a district court shall have the same power and jurisdiction as a judge of a circuit court to punish summarily for contempt, but in no case shall the fine exceed $250, or the imprisonment exceed ten days, for the same contempt.
Power of judge of district court to punish for contempt
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-458, under Chapter 10. Crimes Against the Administration of Justice..
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-458