TCA 29-9-103
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What does this charge mean?
A court can punish contempt of court by imposing a fine, jail time, or both. Circuit courts, chancery courts, and appellate courts can fine up to $50 and jail someone up to 10 days. All other courts can fine up to $10 for contempt.
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(a) The punishment for contempt may be by fine or by imprisonment, or both. Ask a litigation question, get an answer ASAP!Thousands of highly rated, verified litigation lawyers.(b) Where not otherwise specially provided, the circuit, chancery, and appellate courts are limited to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00), and imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days, and, except as provided in § 29-9-108, all other courts are limited to a fine of ten dollars ($10.00).
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TCA Section29-9-103