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La. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. art. § 20 (2026)
Contempt of court; kinds of contempt
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Art. 20. Contempt of court; kinds of contempt
A contempt of court is an act or omission tending to obstruct or interfere with the orderly administration of justice, or to impair the dignity of the court or respect for its authority.
Contempts of court are of two kinds, direct and constructive.