§ 5A-14. Summary proceedings for contempt. - North Carolina Statutes

§5A‑14.  Summary proceedings for contempt.

(a)        The presidingjudicial official may summarily impose measures in response to direct criminalcontempt when necessary to restore order or maintain the dignity and authorityof the court and when the measures are imposed substantially contemporaneouslywith the contempt.

(b)        Before imposingmeasures under this section, the judicial official must give the person chargedwith contempt summary notice of the charges and a summary opportunity torespond and must find facts supporting the summary imposition of measures inresponse to contempt. The facts must be established beyond a reasonable doubt. (1977,c. 711, s. 3.)