Pennsylvania § 4133 - Commitment or fine for contempt.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4133 — Commitment or fine for contempt., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4133. Commitment or fine for contempt.
Except as otherwise provided by statute, the punishment of commitment for contempt provided in section 4132 (relating to attachment and summary punishment for contempts) shall extend only to contempts committed in open court. All other contempts shall be punished by fine only.
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53, eff. 60 days; Dec. 20, 1982, P.L.1409, No.326, eff. 60 days)
1982 Amendment. Act 326 amended and renumbered section 4132 to section 4133 and renumbered former section 4133 to section 4134.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 4133
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4133 cover?
Section 4133 ("Commitment or fine for contempt.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 4133?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4133" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Pennsylvania official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Pennsylvania attorney.
How does Pennsylvania § 4133 apply to my situation?
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