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WEST VIRGINIA CODE

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WVC 15 - 1 E- 48 §15-1E-48. Contempts.
A military judge or summary court-martial officer may punish for contempt any person who uses any menacing word, sign, or gesture in its presence, or who disturbs its proceedings by any riot or disorder.

(1) A person subject to this article may be punished for contempt by confinement not to exceed thirty days or a fine of $100, or both.

(2) A person not subject to this article may be punished for contempt by a military court in the same manner as a criminal court of the state.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session