| B. Sanctions |
| C.R.C.P. 107(d)(1) |
There
are two
forms of sanctions that may be imposed for either type of contempt: punitive sanctions and
remedial sanctions.
Punitive sanctions may be imposed as punishment by an unconditional fine, fixed sentence of imprisonment, or both, for conduct that is found to be offensive to the authority and dignity of the court. |
| C.R.C.P. 107(e) Crim. P. 35(b) |
The
court may
not suspend any part of a punitive sanction based upon the performance
or
non-performance of any future acts. Probation is not permitted as a condition of any
punitive sanction.
The court may reconsider any punitive sanction. |
| C.R.C.P. 107(d)(2) |
The
court may
impose remedial sanctions to force compliance with a lawful order or to
compel
performance of an act within the person’s power or present ability to
perform.
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The
power to
punish for contempt should be used sparingly and with caution; it
should be
exercised only when necessary to prevent actual, direct obstruction of
or
interference with, the administration of justice.
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| Eichhorn
v. Kelley, 56 P.3d 124 ( |
Attorney fees may not be assessed against a contemnor as a punitive sanction. |