ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Contempt of Court Act
25. Procedure where contempt is in superior court
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
25. Procedure where contempt is in superior court
Where it is alleged that, or appears to a superior court that a person has committed contempt of court in its presence or hearing, the court may cause such person to be detained in custody and at any time before the rising of the court, on the same day or not more than twenty-four hours thereafter shall—(a)cause the person to be informed in writing of the contempt of court with which he or she is charged;(b)afford that person an opportunity to make his or her defence to the charge;(c)after taking such evidence as may be necessary or as may be offered by such person and after hearing him or her, proceed, either forthwith or after adjournment, to determine the matter of the charge; and(d)make such order for the punishment or discharge of such person on such terms as may be just.