The two most commonly used statutes for contempt of court are PC 166 and CCP 1209. A warrant charging contempt of court pursuant to 1209 CCP or 166 PC shall be sent by the court clerk to the County Warrant System for entry into CWS. The Civil Management Bureau (CMB) has no involvement in the processing of these types of warrants. Refer to Court Services Division Manual beginning with 3-15/000.00.
CCP 1209 through 1222 govern the power of the court to summarily treat a person for contempt. The contemnor (person charged with contempt) has no jury trial right, may be punished by five days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine and cannot appeal. CCP 1209 warrants may be entered in a local wants and warrants database and enforced by any peace officer.