This week’s #fridayfacts discusses Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree for being disorderly in Court.
Under Penal Law §215.50(1), it is a Class A Misdemeanor to engage in disorderly, contemptuous, or insolent behavior during a court session that interrupts proceedings or undermines the respect due to the Court’s authority.
In short—being disruptive in court on purpose is illegal.
Penalties can include up to 1 year in jail, 3 years of probation, or a combination of both.
If you ever find yourself walking into a courtroom that’s in session: silence your phone, be polite, and take off your hat.