19Contempt of recognised courts

19 Contempt of recognised courts

A person must not, while evidence is being given or a submission is being made in Tasmania, by audio link or audio visual link, in a proceeding in a recognised court –

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

(i) [Section 19 Amended by No. 66 of 2007, Sched. 1, Applied:31 Dec 2008] a person appearing in the proceeding as an Australian legal practitioner;

(ii) a witness in the proceeding;

(iii) an officer of a Tasmanian court giving assistance under section 18 ; 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) [Section 19 Amended by No. 55 of 2007, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Mar 2008] an Associate Judge, Registrar, Deputy Registrar or other officer of that court who is taking part in or assisting in the proceeding;

(iii) [Section 19 Amended by No. 66 of 2007, Sched. 1, Applied:31 Dec 2008] a person appearing in the proceeding as an Australian 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.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.