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Section 218 - Powers of every judicial officer -- Contempt.

UT Code § 78A-2-218 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) to preserve and enforce order in his immediate presence, and in proceedings before him, when he is engaged in the performance of official duty;

(2) to compel obedience to his lawful orders as provided by law;

(3) to compel the attendance of persons to testify in a proceeding before him in the cases and manner provided by law;

(4) to administer oaths to persons in a proceeding pending before him, and in all other cases where it may be necessary in the exercise of his powers and duties; and

(5) punish for contempt as provided by law to enforce compliance with Subsections (1) through (4).

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