Article 48. Contempt. (a) A military judge or summary court-martial officer may punish for contempt any person who uses any menacing word, sign or gesture in its presence or who disturbs its proceedings by any riot or disorder. (b) A person subject to this code may be punished for contempt by confinement not to exceed 30 days or a fine of $100 or both. (c) A person not subject to this code may be punished for contempt by a military court in the same manner as a criminal court of the state.
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