CCP 4914 - Contempt power; justice of the peace courts
Art. 4914. Contempt power; justice of the peace courts
A justice of the peace may punish a direct contempt of court, as defined in Article 222, by a fine of not more than fifty dollars, or imprisonment in the parish jail for not more than twenty-four hours, or both.
Acts 1986, No. 156, §1; Acts 1991, No. 508, §3.