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Rule 114 Constructive Contempt

An act of constructive contempt is one which arises from matters not occurring in or near the presence of the Court but which tends to obstruct or defeat the administration of justice. For indirect contempt, an affidavit stating the facts constituting the contempt and an Order to Show Cause re Contempt must be filed with the Court and a hearing must be held as provided for below.