contempt of court
- Misconduct that disrespects or disrupts the court, violates court orders, or fails to comply with local court rules
- The defendant was charged with contempt of court for failure to pay court-ordered child support.
- The judge cited the lawyer for contempt of court after repeated disruptions during the trial.
- Not filing required court papers on time can potentially lead to a contempt of court charge.
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