Rule 42 Criminal Contempt [Repealed]

This rule no longer exists. It used to cover criminal contempt, which is when someone disobeys a court order or disrespects the court in a way that breaks the law. North Dakota removed this rule from its Rules of Criminal Procedure.

If you're dealing with a contempt issue in a North Dakota criminal case today, you'll need to look at other current rules or statutes that address contempt of court. The repeal means this specific rule number no longer has any legal effect, so any older references to Rule 42 for criminal contempt are outdated.

If you're researching a case or a legal document that cites this rule, check for when it was repealed and what rule or law replaced it. Court clerks or a legal aid office can point you to the current rule that applies now.