§ 8390. Violation of injunctions or abatement order
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 42 Pa.C.S.A. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8390
§ 8390. Violation of injunctions or abatement order
(a) Contempt.--A violation of any court order issued under this subchapter is punishable as a contempt of court by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $75,000. The court may order the sheriff or other proper officer of any county to take into custody and commit to jail any person fined for a contempt until the fine shall be paid or discharged. If unable to pay the fine, the person may be committed to jail by the court for not more than three months. Evidence concerning the duration and repetitive nature of the violations shall be considered by the court in determining the contempt penalties.
Credits
1992, Dec. 14, P.L. 872, No. 140, § 4, effective in 60 days.
42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8390, PA ST 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 8390
Current through Act 13 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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