New York § 757 - 757Application to punish for contempt committed before referee
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 757 — 757Application to punish for contempt committed before referee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 757. 757Application to punish for contempt committed before referee
§ 757. Application to punish for contempt committed before referee. Where the offense is committed upon the trial of an issue referred to a referee appointed by the court, or consists of a witness's non-attendance, or refusal to be sworn or testify, before him, the application prescribed in this section may be made returnable before him or before the court. The application shall contain on its face a notice that the purpose of the hearing is to punish the accused for a contempt of court, and that such punishment may consist of fine or imprisonment, or both, according to law.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 757
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 757 cover?
Section 757 ("757Application to punish for contempt committed before referee") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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