(a) The Mayor, when sitting as judge in the Mayor’s Court, may punish for contempt persons guilty of the following acts:
(1) Disorderly, contemptuous or insolent behavior toward the Court tending to interrupt the due course of a trial or other judicial proceedings before such Mayor’s Court;
(2) A breach of the peace, boisterous conduct or a violent disturbance tending to interrupt the due course of a trial or other judicial proceedings before such Mayor’s Court; and
(3) Willful resistance in the presence of the Court to the execution of a lawful order or process made or issued by the Court.
(b) Where such contempt has occurred, a warrant of arrest may be issued by the Mayor, on which warrant the alleged guilty party may be arrested and brought before the Court, at which time an opportunity to be heard in defense or excuse shall be given.
(c) Contempt of court shall be a minor misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of up to $500 for each offense.
(Ord. 86-37, passed 11-3-1986)
Statutory reference:
Authority or Mayor to punish for contempt of court, see Ohio R.C. § 1905.28