Wash. Rev. Code § 2.28.020

Current through Chapters 1-163 and 165-376 of the 2024 Regular Session

Section 2.28.020 - Contempt-Punishment

For the effectual exercise of the powers specified in RCW 2.28.010, the court may punish for contempt in the cases and the manner provided by law.

RCW 2.28.020

1891 c 54 § 2; RRS § 53.

Rules of court: CR 45(f).

Contempts: Chapter 7.21 RCW.

Criminal contempts: Chapter 7.21 RCW, RCW 9.92.040.

Power of judicial officer to punish for contempt: RCW 2.28.060, 2.28.070.

Witnesses, failure to attend as contempt: RCW 5.56.061 through 5.56.080.