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588.10 PENALTIES FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT.
Upon the evidence so taken, the court or officer shall determine the guilt or innocence of
the person proceeded against and, if the person is adjudged guilty of the contempt charged, the
person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250, or by imprisonment in the county
jail, workhouse, or work farm for not more than six months, or by both. In case of the person's
inability to pay the fine or endure the imprisonment, the person may be relieved by the court or
officer in such manner and upon such terms as may be just.
History: (9802) RL s 4648; 1933 c 267; 1986 c 444
Upon the evidence so taken, the court or officer shall determine the guilt or innocence of
the person proceeded against and, if the person is adjudged guilty of the contempt charged, the
person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250, or by imprisonment in the county
jail, workhouse, or work farm for not more than six months, or by both. In case of the person's
inability to pay the fine or endure the imprisonment, the person may be relieved by the court or
officer in such manner and upon such terms as may be just.
History: (9802) RL s 4648; 1933 c 267; 1986 c 444
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