2006 House Bill 6271 / Public Act 544

Increase contempt of court penalties

Introduced in the House

June 27, 2006

Introduced by Rep. David Law (R-39)

To increase the penalties for contempt of court, from a maximum fine of $250 to $7,500, and from up to 30 days in jail to up to 93 days.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 29, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 30, 2006

Passed in the House 101 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2006

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 12, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To increase the penalties for contempt of court, from a maximum fine of $250 to $7,500, and from up to 30 days in jail to up to 93 days.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2006