13-2810. Interfering with judicial
proceedings; classification


A. A person commits interfering with judicial proceedings if such person knowingly:


1. Engages in disorderly, disrespectful or insolent behavior during the session of
a court which directly tends to interrupt its proceedings or impairs the respect due to
its authority; or


2. Disobeys or resists the lawful order, process or other mandate of a court; or


3. Refuses to be sworn or affirmed as a witness in any court proceeding; or


4. Publishes a false or grossly inaccurate report of a court proceeding; or


5. Refuses to serve as a juror unless exempted by law; or


6. Fails inexcusably to attend a trial at which he has been chosen to serve as a
juror.


B. Interfering with judicial proceedings is a class 1 misdemeanor.