785.01 Definitions.

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785.01 Definitions. In this chapter:

(1)“Contempt of court” means intentional:

(a)Misconduct in the presence of the court which interferes with a court proceeding or with the administration of justice, or which impairs the respect due the court;

(b)Disobedience, resistance or obstruction of the authority, process or order of a court;

(bm)Violation of any provision of s. 767.117

(1);

(br)Violation of an order under s. 813.1285

(b)2. ;

(c)Refusal as a witness to appear, be sworn or answer a question; or

(d)Refusal to produce a record, document or other object.

(2)“Punitive sanction” means a sanction imposed to punish a past contempt of court for the purpose of upholding the authority of the court.

(3)“Remedial sanction” means a sanction imposed for the purpose of terminating a continuing contempt of court.