Iowa § 29B.49 - 29B.49 Contempts.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 29B.49 — 29B.49 Contempts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29B.49. 29B.49 Contempts.
1. A military court may punish for contempt any person subject to this code who uses any menacing word, sign, or gesture in its presence, or who disturbs its proceedings by any riot or disorder. The punishment shall not exceed confinement for thirty days or a fine of one hundred dollars, or both. 2. A person who is not subject to this code who engages in conduct described in subsection 1 is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. The facts shall be certified to the county attorney of the county in which the offense occurred who shall prosecute the case as if the offense were included in the Iowa criminal code. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §29B.49; 82 Acts, ch 1042, §30] Wed Dec 10 22:18:38 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 29B.49 (19, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 29B.49
What does Iowa Code § 29B.49 cover?
Section 29B.49 ("29B.49 Contempts.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 29B.49?
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