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Illinois Statutes Chapter 20. Executive Branch § 1807/48. Article 48. Contempts

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

§ 48. Article 48. Contempts. A military judge may punish for contempt any person who refuses a court order, is disrespectful to the court, or who uses any menacing word, sign, or gesture in its presence, or who disturbs its proceedings by any riot or disorder.

(a) A person subject to this Code may be punished for contempt by confinement not to exceed 30 days or a fine up to $500, or both.

(b) A person not subject to this Code may be punished for contempt by a military court in the same manner as a criminal court of this State.

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