§ 34-47-2-1 Disturbing business and proceedings of court

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34-47-2-1 Disturbing business and proceedings of court

    Sec. 1. (a) Every person who disturbs the business and proceedings of a court:

        (1) by creating any noise or confusion;

        (2) in a court of record; and

        (3) while the court is open for and engaged in the transaction of business;

    is considered guilty of a direct contempt of court.

    (b) This section applies to a disturbance caused:

        (1) by the commission of a felony, a misdemeanor, or an other unlawful act;

        (2) by talking, moving about, or by signs, or gestures; or

        (3) in any other manner.