Tennessee Statutes
§ 29-9-103 — Punishment
Tennessee·Title 29
(a)The punishment for contempt may be by fine or by imprisonment, or both.
(b)Where not otherwise specially provided, the circuit, chancery, and appellate courts are limited to a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00), and imprisonment not exceeding ten (10) days, and, except as provided in § 29-9-108 , all other courts are limited to a fine of ten dollars ($10.00).
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Legislative History
Code 1858, § 4107; Shan., § 5919; Code 1932, § 10120; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-903; Acts 1985, ch. 438, § 1.
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