Contempt proceedings. A. The trial judge has the power to cite for contempt anyone who, in his presence in open court, willfully obstructs judicial proceedings. If necessary, the trial judge may punish a person cited for contempt after an opportunity to be heard has been given. B. Censure shall be imposed by the trial judge only if: 1. it is clear from the identity of the offender and the character of his acts that disruptive conduct is willfully contemptuous; or 2. the conduct warranting the sanction is preceded by a clear warning that the conduct is impermissible and that specified sanctions may be imposed for its repetition. C. The trial judge, as soon as practicable after he is satisfied that courtroom misconduct requires contempt proceedings, should inform the alleged offender of his intention to institute said proceedings. D. Before imposing any punishment for contempt, the judge shall give the offender notice of the charges and an opportunity to adduce evidence or argument relevant to guilt or punishment. E. The judge before whom courtroom misconduct occurs may impose appropriate sanctions including punishment for contempt. If the judge's conduct was so integrated with the contempt that he contributed to it or was otherwise involved or his objectivity can reasonably be questioned, the matter shall be referred to another judge.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 14, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1984.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1986–2026 · leading case: Zeigler v. State, 806 P.2d 1131 (Okla. Crim. App. 1991).
Zeigler v. State, 806 P.2d 1131 (Okla. Crim. App. 1991). · cites it 6ד00 and jury costs and sentenced appellant to three (3) days in the Creek County Jail.”
Autry v. State, 2007 OK CR 41 (Okla. Crim. App. 2007). · cites it 2ד¶ 1 Appellant, David Burnham Autry, an attorney and member of the Oklahoma Bar, was held in direct contempt of court, in violation of 21 O.S.2001, § 565.1, in Case No. CF-1998-2944, in the District Court of Oklahoma County by the Honorable Tammy Bass-Jones, District Judge.”
Gibbs v. Easa, 1998 OK 55 (Okla. 2000). · cites it 3ד2d 1131 contains authority supporting attorney’s fees as sanctions in addition to the statutory punishment for contempt in the nature of a fine and jail sentence.”
Pittman v. State, 718 P.2d 366 (Okla. Crim. App. 1986). · cites it 2ד1982), held that there are two primary considerations to determine if a judge should disqualify himself, based on the American Bar Association Standard now codified as 21 O.S.Supp.1984, § 565.1, supra. The first consideration is the extent to which a judge’s conduct is…”
Hogg v. State, 2008 OK CR 8 (Okla. Crim. App. 2008). · cites it 2ד2002, § 566. ¶6 The right to a jury trial attaches only in cases involving indirect contempt of court.”
Watson v. State Ex Rel. Michael, 777 P.2d 945 (Okla. 1989). · cites it 2ד25 and 21 O.S.Supp. 1988 § 565.1; and the rules promulgated by this Court in State, ex rel.”
Minter v. State, 765 P.2d 803 (Okla. Crim. App. 1988). “Title 21 O.S.Supp.1984, § 565.1(E), provides: “The judge before whom courtroom misconduct occurs may impose appropriate sanctions including punishment for contempt.”
In the Matter of Jh, 2008 OK 104 (Okla. 2008). “¶12 The power of the trial judge to summarily impose punishment for direct contempt is limited by the provisions of 21 O.S.2001 § 565.1, as follows: [2] A. The trial judge has the power to cite for contempt anyone who, in his presence in open court, willfully obstructs judicial…”
Shaik (E.D. Okla. 2026). “” Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 565.1. Punishment for contempt may include “imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six [] months[.”
Barnes v. State, 845 P.2d 1279 (Okla. Crim. App. 1993). · cites it 2דHowever, 21 O.S.1991, § 565.1(B) provides that censure can only be imposed by the trial judge if: 1.”
Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 565.1(A): 1 case
Hogg v. State, 2008 OK CR 8 (Okla. Crim. App. 2008). “2002, § 566. ¶6 The right to a jury trial attaches only in cases involving indirect contempt of court.”
Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 565.1(B): 1 case
Barnes v. State, 845 P.2d 1279 (Okla. Crim. App. 1993). “However, 21 O.S.1991, § 565.1(B) provides that censure can only be imposed by the trial judge if: 1.”
Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 565.1(B)(1): 1 case
Autry v. State, 2007 OK CR 41 (Okla. Crim. App. 2007). “¶ 1 Appellant, David Burnham Autry, an attorney and member of the Oklahoma Bar, was held in direct contempt of court, in violation of 21 O.S.2001, § 565.1, in Case No. CF-1998-2944, in the District Court of Oklahoma County by the Honorable Tammy Bass-Jones, District Judge.”
Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 565.1(E): 3 cases
Gibbs v. Easa, 1998 OK 55 (Okla. 2000). “2d 1131 contains authority supporting attorney’s fees as sanctions in addition to the statutory punishment for contempt in the nature of a fine and jail sentence.”
Pittman v. State, 718 P.2d 366 (Okla. Crim. App. 1986). “1982), held that there are two primary considerations to determine if a judge should disqualify himself, based on the American Bar Association Standard now codified as 21 O.S.Supp.1984, § 565.1, supra. The first consideration is the extent to which a judge’s conduct is…”
Minter v. State, 765 P.2d 803 (Okla. Crim. App. 1988). “Title 21 O.S.Supp.1984, § 565.1(E), provides: “The judge before whom courtroom misconduct occurs may impose appropriate sanctions including punishment for contempt.”
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