Can an individual be found guilty of contempt of court for refusing to comply with the terms of a long-term commitment?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Bacon v. United States, 446 F.2d 667 (9th Cir. 1971):

Appellant argues that since the commitment is for a period which exceeds six months, she is entitled to a trial by jury on the contempt charge. However, since the act of disobedience consisted solely of refusing to do what had been ordered (answer questions), rather than in doing what had been prohibited and, by its terms, the commitment will terminate if and when appellant answers the questions, the proceeding was for civil contempt as to which a jury trial is not constitutionally required. See Shillitani v. United States, 384 U.S. 364, 86 S.Ct. 1531, 16 L.Ed.2d 622 (1966).

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