F1PART 81APPLICATIONS AND PROCEEDINGS IN RELATION TO CONTEMPT OF COURT

SECTION 9Penal, contempt and disciplinary provisions under the County Courts Act 1984

Offences under sections 14, 92 or 118 of the Act81.34.

(1)

This rule applies where it is alleged that any person has committed an offence–

(a)

under section 14 of the Act, by assaulting an officer of the court acting in the execution of the officer’s duties;

(b)

under section 92 of the Act, by rescuing or attempting to rescue any goods seized in execution; or

(c)

under section 118 of the Act, by wilfully insulting a judge, juror, witness or any officer of the court or by wilfully interrupting the proceedings of F2the County Court or otherwise misbehaving in court,

and the alleged offender has not been taken into custody and brought before the court.

(2)

The court will issue a summons, which must be served on the alleged offender personally not less than 7 days before the day of the hearing stated in the summons.

(3)

Rule 81.30 applies, with the necessary modifications, where an order is made under section 14, 92 or 118 of the Act committing a person to prison.