20Contempt of recognised courts

20 Contempt of recognised courts

20 Contempt of recognised courts

A person must not, while evidence is being given or a submission is being made in New South Wales, by audio link or audio visual link, in a proceeding in a recognised court—

(a) assault in the State any of the following—

(i) a person appearing in the proceeding as a legal practitioner,

(ii) a witness in the proceeding,

(iii) an officer of a NSW court giving assistance under section 19, or

(b) threaten, intimidate or wilfully insult any of the following—

(i) a judge or other person presiding at or otherwise taking part in the proceeding,

(ii) a Master, Registrar, Deputy Registrar or other officer of that court who is taking part in or assisting in the proceeding,

(iii) a person appearing in the proceeding as a legal practitioner,

(iv) a witness in the proceeding,

(v) a juror in the proceeding, or

(c) wilfully interrupt or obstruct the proceeding, or

(d) wilfully and without lawful excuse disobey an order or direction of the court.

Maximum penalty—Imprisonment for 3 months.