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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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(1) “Contempt of court” means intentional:
(a) Misconduct in the presence of the court which interferes with a court proceeding or with the administration of justice, or which impairs the respect due the court;
(b) Disobedience, resistance or obstruction of the authority, process or order of a court;
(bm) Violation of any provision of s. 767.117(1);
(br) Violation of an order under s. 813.1285(4)(b)2.;
(c) Refusal as a witness to appear, be sworn or answer a question; or
(d) Refusal to produce a record, document or other object.
(2) “Punitive sanction” means a sanction imposed to punish a past contempt of court for the purpose of upholding the authority of the court.
(3) “Remedial sanction” means a sanction imposed for the purpose of terminating a continuing contempt of court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Actions and Proceedings in Special Cases (Ch. 775 to 788) § 785.01. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/actions-and-proceedings-in-special-cases-ch-775-to-788/wi-st-785-01/
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