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Sec. 1. (a) Every person who disturbs the business and proceedings of a court:
(1) by creating any noise or confusion;
(2) in a court of record; and
(3) while the court is open for and engaged in the transaction of business;
is considered guilty of a direct contempt of court.
(b) This section applies to a disturbance caused:
(1) by the commission of a felony, a misdemeanor, or an other unlawful act;
(2) by talking, moving about, or by signs, or gestures; or
(3) in any other manner.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure § 34-47-2-1 - last updated June 08, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-34-civil-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-34-47-2-1.html
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