direct contempt

A contempt (such as an assault of a testifying witness) committed in the immediate vicinity of a court; esp., a contempt committed in a judge’s presence.

• A direct contempt is usu. immediately punishable when the transgression occurs. [Cases: Contempt 2. C.J.S. Contempt §§ 2–6, 11.]

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