A court may summarily impose a sanction upon a person who commits a contempt of court in the immediate view and presence of the court. The sanction may be imposed for the purpose of preserving order in the court or protecting the authority and dignity of the court. The provisions of ORS 33.055 and 33.065 do not apply to summary imposition of sanctions under this section.
ORS 33.096
Applied in 20 court decisions — leading case State v. Hauskins (2012)
Most recently applied in State v. Adams (July 2025)
1991 c.724 §8
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