—Summary Criminal Contempt

(Amended June 28, 1999, to take effect Jan. 1, 2000.) Misbehavior or misconduct in the court’s pres- ence causing an obstruction to the orderly admin- justice shall be summary criminal istration of contempt, and may be summarily adjudicated and punished by fine or imprisonment, or both. Prior to any finding of guilt, the judicial authority shall inform the defendant of the charges against him or her and inquire as to whether the defendant has any cause to show why he or she should not be adjudged guilty of summary criminal contempt by presenting evidence of acquitting or mitigating circumstances. Upon an adjudication, the judicial immediately impose sentence of authority shall not more than $100, or six months imprisonment, or both for each contumacious act. Execution of any sentence during the pendency of a trial or hearing may be deferred to the close of proceed- ings. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 988.) (Amended June 28, 1999, to take effect Jan. 1, 2000.)