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Commissioners, cuss words and contempt

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July 30, 2016, 10:55
Craig Caldwell
Commissioners, cuss words and contempt
Does anyone know if a County Judge can find a commissioner in direct contempt for cursing at another commission during a called meeting? Further, does the finding have to be immediate or can some time lapse?
Any advice is appreciated.
August 01, 2016, 10:42
A. Diamond
It is the commissioners court, not the county judge, that holds the contempt power for contempt of commissioners court. LGC 82.023 81.023.

(Thank you for the correction!)

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August 01, 2016, 12:37
ekquisenberry
Above is correct, except it's Chapter 81.

Sec. 81.023. CONTEMPT. The commissioners court shall punish a person held in contempt by a fine of not more than $25 or by confinement for not more than 24 hours. A person fined under this section may be confined until the fine is paid.
August 01, 2016, 12:51
Craig Caldwell
Thank you for the direction.
Has anyone ever been part of it?
August 08, 2016, 13:29
Hugh
What is the standard of review? And does it have to be direct civil or criminal comptempt?