Contempt

[48-000] Introduction
[48-020] Contempt in the face of the court
[48-040] Alternatives to summary charge
[48-060] Referral to the Supreme Court
[48-080] Summary charge
[48-100] Adjournment for defence to charge
[48-120] The hearing
[48-140] Penalty
[48-160] Purging contempt
[48-180] Offence of disrespectful behaviour
[48-200] Disrespectful behaviour — procedure
[48-220] Disrespectful behaviour — sentencing

The Judicial Commission of NSW, an independent statutory corporation, is part of the judicial arm of government. It was established by the Judicial Officers Act 1986.

We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which the Commission is based, and pay respect to their Elders past and present.