Contempt
M.G.L. c. 33A, § 48
in effectc. 33A, § 48. Contempt
Article 48. Contempt.
(a) A military judge or summary court-martial officer may punish for contempt any person who uses any menacing word, sign or gesture in its presence or who disturbs its proceedings by any riot or disorder.
(b) A person subject to this code may be punished for contempt by confinement not to exceed 30 days or a fine of $100 or both.
(c) A person not subject to this code may be punished for contempt by a military court in the same manner as a criminal court of the state.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleV/Chapter33A/Section48Fetched: 10/20/2026
