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Contempt of court is broadly defined as disobedience to or disrespect of a court by acting in opposition to its authority. Contempt of court may be punished by the court with civil penalties (fines) and criminal punishment (confinement in jail).

In Illinois, contempt of court is an act that defies, disrespects or insults the authority or dignity of a court. There are two types of contempt: civil and criminal. Civil contempt is typically used to compel someone to comply with a court order, and sanctions are imposed to achieve compliance, rather than to punish. Once the individual complies with the court order, the sanctions are lifted. Criminal contempt, on the other hand, is used to punish actions that obstruct the court's functioning or challenge its authority, such as disrupting court proceedings or not following procedural orders. Punishments for criminal contempt can include fines and imprisonment. The specific procedures and penalties for contempt of court are governed by Illinois statutes and case law, and the severity of the punishment typically depends on the nature of the contemptuous action and its impact on court proceedings.

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