Idaho § 7-603 - Contempt in presence of court - Punishment

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 7-603 — Contempt in presence of court - Punishment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7-603. Contempt in presence of court - Punishment

When a contempt is committed in the immediate view and presence of the court, or judge at chambers, it may be punished summarily; for which an order must be made, reciting the facts as occurring in such immediate view and presence, adjudging that the person proceeded against is thereby guilty of a contempt, and that he be punished as therein prescribed. When the contempt is not committed in the immediate view and presence of the court, or judge at chambers, an affidavit shall be presented to the court or judge of the facts constituting the contempt, or a statement of the facts by the referees or arbitrators, or other judicial officer.

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 7-603

What does Idaho Statutes § 7-603 cover?

Section 7-603 ("Contempt in presence of court - Punishment") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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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