Oklahoma Contempt of Court is a legal action in which a person is found to have violated a court order or acted in a manner that is disrespectful to the court. It is a serious offense under Oklahoma law, and it can result in fines, jail time, or both. There are two types of contempt of court in Oklahoma: criminal contempt and civil contempt. Criminal contempt involves a person who willfully disregards or defies a court order, such as failing to appear in court or violating a restraining order or protective order. Civil contempt involves a person who willfully fails to comply with a court order, such as failing to pay child support or alimony. In Oklahoma, criminal contempt is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment in the county jail for up to 30 days, or both. Civil contempt is punishable by a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment in the county jail for up to six months, or both. In order for a person to be found in contempt of court, the court must find that the person willfully failed to comply with a court order or willfully disrupted the proceedings. Examples of contempt of court include shouting in court, disrupting the proceedings, failing to pay a court-ordered debt, or refusing to testify in court.