Alaska § 26.05.555 - Contempt.

Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 26.05.555 — Contempt., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 26.05.555. Contempt.

 (a) A military judge or summary court-martial officer may punish for contempt a person who        (1) uses a menacing word, sign, or gesture in its presence;

 (2) disturbs its proceedings by any riot or disorder; or

 (3) wilfully disobeys a lawful writ, process, order, rule, decree, or command of the military judge or summary court-martial officer.

 (b) A military judge or summary court-martial officer may punish a member of the militia for contempt as provided in AS 09.50.020 for civil contempt.

 (c) A military judge or summary court-martial officer may punish a person who is not a member of the militia for direct contempt as provided in AS 09.50.020 for civil contempt.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 26.05.555

What does Alaska Statutes § 26.05.555 cover?

Section 26.05.555 ("Contempt.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. 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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