Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-565.1
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Trial court - Power to punish contempt - Censure -
Official statutory text
Contempt proceedings.
A. The trial judge has the power to cite for contempt anyone
who, in his presence in open court, willfully obstructs judicial
proceedings. If necessary, the trial judge may punish a person
cited for contempt after an opportunity to be heard has been given.
B. Censure shall be imposed by the trial judge only if:
1. it is clear from the identity of the offender and the
character of his acts that disruptive conduct is willfully
contemptuous; or
2. the conduct warranting the sanction is preceded by a clear
warning that the conduct is impermissible and that specified
sanctions may be imposed for its repetition.
C. The trial judge, as soon as practicable after he is
satisfied that courtroom misconduct requires contempt proceedings,
should inform the alleged offender of his intention to institute
said proceedings.
D. Before imposing any punishment for contempt, the judge shall
give the offender notice of the charges and an opportunity to adduce
evidence or argument relevant to guilt or punishment.
E. The judge before whom courtroom misconduct occurs may impose
appropriate sanctions including punishment for contempt. If the
judge's conduct was so integrated with the contempt that he
contributed to it or was otherwise involved or his objectivity can
reasonably be questioned, the matter shall be referred to another
judge.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments Page 240
A. The trial judge has the power to cite for contempt anyone
who, in his presence in open court, willfully obstructs judicial
proceedings. If necessary, the trial judge may punish a person
cited for contempt after an opportunity to be heard has been given.
B. Censure shall be imposed by the trial judge only if:
1. it is clear from the identity of the offender and the
character of his acts that disruptive conduct is willfully
contemptuous; or
2. the conduct warranting the sanction is preceded by a clear
warning that the conduct is impermissible and that specified
sanctions may be imposed for its repetition.
C. The trial judge, as soon as practicable after he is
satisfied that courtroom misconduct requires contempt proceedings,
should inform the alleged offender of his intention to institute
said proceedings.
D. Before imposing any punishment for contempt, the judge shall
give the offender notice of the charges and an opportunity to adduce
evidence or argument relevant to guilt or punishment.
E. The judge before whom courtroom misconduct occurs may impose
appropriate sanctions including punishment for contempt. If the
judge's conduct was so integrated with the contempt that he
contributed to it or was otherwise involved or his objectivity can
reasonably be questioned, the matter shall be referred to another
judge.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 21. Crimes and Punishments Page 240
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