Michigan Cash Performance Bond (Civil Contempt)

In a punitive situation, the court can order up to 180 days in jail upon a finding of contempt. The amount of time is up to the judge and there are judges out there who will not hesitate to impose a jail sentence.

SCANDALIZING THE AUTHORITY OF COURT: INTERFERENCE WITH THE COURSE OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS: INTERFERENCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE:

Bail is not really the issue, the issue is disobeying a court order. The person can be held until the judge is satisfied that the court order will be complied with (by paying the money or some part of it).

Depending on the jurisdiction and the case, the same judge who decided to charge a person with contempt may end up presiding over the contempt proceedings. Criminal contempt can bring punishment including jail time and/or a fine.

A violation of PC 166 is typically a misdemeanor. A criminal contempt action is punishable by: custody in county jail (not state prison) for up to six months, and/or. a maximum fine of $1,000.

Depending on the infraction, contempt of court consequences can include fines, compensatory visitation, a modification to the custody arrangement, and in some instances even jail time. In most cases, if someone is held in contempt, the court will first give them the opportunity to make amends for the violation.

Severe crimes, including manslaughter, murder, rape, etc., are treated differently than minor crimes and other less serious charges. Because they could be charged with the death penalty, suspects in these cases are not offered bail and must be kept in custody until a jury trial determines their guilt or innocence.