Contempt; speedy trial
Sec. 10. In all cases arising under this chapter in which a person
shall be charged with contempt in a court of the state of Indiana (as
defined in this chapter), the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy
and public trial by an impartial jury of the state and county wherein
the contempt shall have been committed; provided, that this right
shall not apply to contempts committed in the presence of the court
or so near thereto as to interfere directly with the administration of
justice or to apply to the misbehavior, misconduct, or disobedience
of any officer of the court in respect to the writs, orders, or process
of the court.
(Formerly: Acts 1933, c.12, s.11.) As amended by P.L.144-1986,
SEC.162.
Last modified: May 27, 2006