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urn: urn:us-la:rs:23:849
citation: "R.S. 23:849"
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breadcrumb: "Title 23 › Chapter 8 › Part II"
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# Punishment for contempt

The punishment for contempt under R.S. 23:848, may be by fine, not exceeding one hundred dollars, or by imprisonment not exceeding fifteen days, or both. Where a person is committed to jail, for the nonpayment of the fine he must be discharged at the expiration of fifteen days; but where he is also committed for a definite time, the fifteen days must be computed from the expiration of the definite time.