Contempt of court was the status of disobeying or disrespecting the court by causing a distraction or being rude.
In 2152, while defending Jonathan Archer, Kolos was found in contempt and was sentenced to share his punishment of year at Rura Penthe. (ENT: "Judgment")
In 2367, Data told Ardra to stop interrupting the proceedings of the hearing, or be in contempt of court. (TNG: "Devil's Due")
In 2370, Odo was threatened with an unpleasant punishment if he was found in contempt at Miles O'Brien's trial for working with the Maquis. (DS9: "Tribunal")
In 2372, during Worf's trial for destroying a transport full of Klingon civilians, Ch'Pok and Worf were told to cease fighting by T'Lara or they would both be held in contempt. (DS9: "Rules of Engagement")
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- Contempt