Skinner v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 federal appellate · 8 state decisions

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1. “(c) Indirect (constructive) contempt proceedings.-A criminal contempt, except as provided in subdivision (b) concerning di rect contempt, shall be prosecuted in the following manner: (1) Order to Show Cause-On the court's motion or upon affidavit of any person having knowledge of the facts, a judge may issue and sign an order directed to the accused, stating the essential facts constituting the criminal contempt charged and requiring the accused to appear before the court and show cause why the accused ought not be held in contempt of court. The order shall specify the time and place of the hearing, with a reasonable time allowed for preparation of a defense. (2) Motions; Answer.-The accused, personally or by counsel, may move to dismiss the order to show cause, move for a statement of particulars or answer such order by way of explanation or defense. All motions and the answer shall be in writing unless specified otherwise by the judge. An accused's omission to file motions or answer shall not be deemed as an admission of guilt of the contempt charged. (3) Order of Arrest; Bail. -If there is good reason to believe the accused will not appear in response to the order to show cause the judge may issue an order of arrest of the accused. The accused shall be admitted to bail in the manner provided by these rules. (4) Arraignment; Hearing. -The accused shall be arraigned at the time of the hearing, or prior thereto upon the request of the accused. A hearing to determine the guilt”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Interest of Bd · In Re Bd