2010 Tennessee Code
Title 29 - Remedies And Special Proceedings
Chapter 9 - Contempt of Court
29-9-103 - Punishment.

29-9-103. Punishment.

(a)  The punishment for contempt may be by fine or by imprisonment, or both.

(b)  Where not otherwise specially provided, the circuit, chancery, and appellate courts are limited to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00), and imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days, and, except as provided in § 29-9-108, all other courts are limited to a fine of ten dollars ($10.00).

[Code 1858, § 4107; Shan., § 5919; Code 1932, § 10120; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-903; Acts 1985, ch. 438, § 1.]  

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