—Civil Contempt

The violation of any court order qualifies for criminal contempt sanctions. Where, however, the dispute is between private litigants and the pur- pose for judicial intervention is remedial, then the contempt is civil, and any sanctions imposed by the judicial authority shall be coercive and nonpu- nitive, including fines, to ensure compliance and compensate the complainant for losses. Where the violation of a court order renders the order unenforceable, the judicial authority should con- sider referral for nonsummary criminal contempt proceedings. (Adopted June 28, 1999, to take effect Jan. 1, 2000.)