ARS § 12-863
This section says a contempt trial may be heard by the court, but the person allegedly in contempt can demand a jury trial. A person found in contempt is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor, fines are paid to the court clerk or injured party, and an appeal can stay the sentence. A person sentenced to imprisonment must be a
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This section says a contempt trial may be heard by the court, but the person allegedly in contempt can demand a jury trial. A person found in contempt is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor, fines are paid to the court clerk or injured party, and an appeal can stay the sentence. A person sentenced to imprisonment must be admitted to bail.
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