What is the punishment for Contempt?
Staying in jail for contempt can last as long as the case does. It is up to the specific judge what any fines or jail time is. The jail time just cannot outlast the case. The judge decision can be overturned by higher court. Saying that where did you come up with contempt for your charge? Normally a not showing up in court warrant is a bench warrant or a bond forfeiture warrant. You had a warrant for missing court. The fine on the warrant stays the same. So if the $652 is the total that is what you pay. I think you have other perception problems. Normally a warrant for not showing up in court on case is a whole number, like $100 or $1000 and it is not a fine but a predetermined bond. You pay the bond so you do not have to stay in jail until the new court date. Yours sounds like a fine and court cost payment for something minor you were found guilty on. Gather up the money and turn your self in. If $652 is stated on the “warrant” then that is the cost. I have never ever seen a sliding s
