Which of the following is an example of general contempt of court?

• A. Interrupting Court Proceedings And Refusing To Comply With The Judge's Orders
• B. Submitting Timely Filings
• C. Attending Court On Time
• D. Following Courtroom Decorum

Answer: (A)

Contempt of court covers acts that undermine the court’s authority or obstruct the administration of justice. General contempt refers to behavior that shows disrespect for the court or disobeys its orders, disrupting proceedings or disregarding directives. Interrupting court proceedings and refusing to comply with the judge’s orders fit this idea directly: they obstruct the judge’s control of the case and demonstrate a deliberate disregard for the court’s authority, which is the essence of contempt. In contrast, submitting timely filings, attending court on time, and following courtroom decorum are all examples of proper, cooperative conduct that support the judicial process and do not amount to contempt.