Alabama § 31-2A-48 - (Article 48.) Contempt.
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§ 31-2A-48. (Article 48.) Contempt.
A military judge or summary court-martial officer may punish for contempt any person who uses any menacing word, sign, or gesture in its presence, or who disturbs its proceedings by any riot or disorder. A person subject to this code may be punished for contempt by confinement not to exceed five days or a fine of one hundred dollars ($100), or both. A person not subject to this code may be punished for contempt by a military court in the same manner as a criminal court of the state.
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What does Code of Alabama § 31-2A-48 cover?
Section 31-2A-48 ("(Article 48.) Contempt.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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