Indirect Contempt
/ˌɪn.dɪˈrɛkt kənˈtɛmpt/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of contempt of court arising from actions outside the court that disrespect or obstruct its authority or interfere with judicial proceedings.
Publishing a false statement that impedes a trial may constitute indirect contempt.
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Indirect contempt typically involves conduct outside the immediate presence of the court, requiring separate hearings and proof of the contemptuous act.
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