# Conn. Practice Book Sec. 1-16: Sec. 1-16

> Connecticut · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CT_PB_R1_16

## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Practice Book Sec. 1-16
- **Heading:** Sec. 1-16
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Court Rules / Connecticut Practice Book / Conn. Practice Book Sec. 1-16

## Text

—Summary Criminal Contempt

Misbehavior or misconduct in the court’s presence causing an obstruction to the orderly administration of justice shall be summary criminal
contempt, and may be summarily adjudicated and
punished by fine or imprisonment, or both. Prior
to any finding of guilt, the judicial authority shall
inform the defendant of the charges against him
or her and inquire as to whether the defendant
has any cause to show why he or she should not
be adjudged guilty of summary criminal contempt
by presenting evidence of acquitting or mitigating
circumstances. Upon an adjudication, the judicial
authority shall immediately impose sentence of
not more than $100, or six months imprisonment,
or both for each contumacious act. Execution of
any sentence during the pendency of a trial or
hearing may be deferred to the close of proceedings.
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 988.) (Amended June 28, 1999, to
take effect Jan. 1, 2000.)

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