(1)

This rule applies if it appears to the court that a person is guilty of contempt in the court room.

(2)

The court may:

(a)

order the person to attend before the court; or

(b)

issue a warrant for the person's arrest.

Note 1
The procedure in this rule is in addition to the procedure mentioned in rule 21.02.
Note 2
Contempt in the court room interferes with the administration of justice. Examples of actions that may be contempt include:

(a) assaulting or threatening a Judge or another person;
(b) insulting the court;
(c) disrupting court proceedings; and
(d) disrespect or other misbehaviour in court.