Title I, Chapter 3: Inherent Powers of Courts; Contempt
Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure – 2026
Art. 16
Jurisdiction and powers of courts
Art. 17
Inherent power and authority of courts
Art. 18
Adoption of local rules of court
Art. 19
Special sessions of court
Art. 20
Contempt of court; kinds of contempt
Art. 21
Direct contempt
Art. 22
Procedure for punishing direct contempt
Art. 22.1
Direct contempt; fingerprinting and photographing; exceptions
Art. 23
Constructive contempt
Art. 24
Procedure for punishing constructive contempt
Art. 25
Penalties for contempt
Art. 25.1
Appointment of interpreter