Contempt Of Court

This is Article 5 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Contempt Of Court.” It is part of Title 18.2, titled “Crimes And Offenses Generally.” It is part of Chapter 10, titled “Crimes Against The Administration Of Justice.” It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 18.2-456
Cases in which courts and judges may punish summarily for contempt
§ 18.2-457
Fine and imprisonment by court limited unless jury impaneled
§ 18.2-458
Power of judge of district court to punish for contempt
§ 18.2-459
Appeal from sentence of such judge