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ADMIN007 Contempt of Court
“Failure to appear as commanded by a summons without good cause is an indirect criminal contempt of court”
Contempt of Court
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Form Code: ADMIN007
Florida Statute: 901.11
Level: Infractions
Description: CONTEMPT OF COURT
ADMIN007 CONTEMPT OF COURT one of the most commonly charged offenses in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Title XLVII CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS
Chapter 901 ARRESTS
901.11 Effect of not answering summons.
Failure to appear as commanded by a summons without good cause is an indirect criminal contempt of court and may be punished by a fine of not more than $100. When a person fails to appear as commanded by a summons, the trial court judge shall issue a warrant. If the trial court judge acquires reason to believe that the person summoned will not appear as commanded after issuing a summons, the trial court judge may issue a warrant.