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RCW 7.21.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Contempt of court" means intentional: (a) Disorderly, contemptuous, or insolent behavior toward the judge while holding the court, tending to impair its authority, or to interrupt the due course of a trial or oth…
RCW 7.21.020 Sanctions—Who may impose.
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A judge or commissioner of the supreme court, the court of appeals, or the superior court, a judge of a court of limited jurisdiction, and a commissioner of a court of limited jurisdiction may impose a sanction for contempt of court under this chapter. [ 1998 c 3 s 1; 1989 c 373 …
RCW 7.21.030 Remedial sanctions—Payment for losses.
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(1) The court may initiate a proceeding to impose a remedial sanction on its own motion or on the motion of a person aggrieved by a contempt of court in the proceeding to which the contempt is related. Except as provided in RCW 7.21.050, the court, after notice and hearing, may i…
RCW 7.21.040 Punitive sanctions—Fines.
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in RCW 7.21.050, a punitive sanction for contempt of court may be imposed only pursuant to this section. (2)(a) An action to impose a punitive sanction for contempt of court shall be commenced by a complaint or information filed by the prosecuting…
