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SB 0066 -	Increase Penalties for Contempt of Court in Superior and State Courts
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Tracking Level:

Support

Sponsor:

Stone, Jesse 23rd

Last Action:

7/1/2013 - Senate - Effective Date

State Code Titles:

Senate Committee:

JUDY

House Committee:

Judy

Assigned To:

Debra Nesbit	Next Bill
Forfeitures, Fees, and Fine Add Ons	Next Bill
State Court	Next Bill
Superior Court	Next Bill

Staff Analysis of the Legislation
This legislation increases the fine for contempt of courtin State and Superior Court from $500 to $1,000 and/or 20 days of imprisonment. This bill also changes the requirements for filing a claim and answer in magistrate court.

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