Louisiana Revised Statutes & Codes

La. Code Civ. P. Ann. art. § 223 (2026)

 Same; procedure for punishing

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Art. 223.  Same; procedure for punishing

A person who has committed a direct contempt of court may be found guilty and punished therefor by the court forthwith, without any trial other than affording him an opportunity to be heard orally by way of defense or mitigation.  The court shall render an order reciting the facts constituting the contempt, adjudging the person guilty thereof, and specifying the punishment imposed.