Section 310 – Contempt — Action by court.

• (1) The court shall determine whether the person proceeded against is guilty of the contempt charged. If the court finds the person is guilty of the contempt, the court may impose a fine not exceeding $1,000, order the person incarcerated in the county jail not exceeding 30 days, or both. However, a justice court judge or court commissioner may punish for contempt by a fine not to exceed $500 or by incarceration for five days or both.

• (2) A fine imposed under this section is subject to the limitations of Subsection 76-3-301(2).

Amended by Chapter 234, 2018 General Session