Contempt of court, indirect - sustany/dvg GitHub Wiki

Indirect contempt of court is the violation of a court order outside the immediate presence of the court. Indirect contempt can either be civil or criminal and is also known as constructive contempt of court.�

Common reasons a party is found in indirect contempt of court include failing to attend a hearing, breaching the terms of probation, and refusing to turn over evidence subject to a subpoena.�

Penalties for indirect contempt of court include fines and potential jail time. In the event the indirect contempt of court is of a civil nature, these penalties can be avoided by simply complying with the court order.�

Indirect contempt of court is contrasted with direct contempt of court, or a violation of a court order in the presence of the court.�