Tennessee Rule 42 Order (criminal contempt) is an order issued by a Tennessee court to punish a person for violating a court order, statute, or other law. This order can be issued for both civil and criminal contempt. There are two types of Tennessee Rule 42 Order (criminal contempt): direct contempt and constructive contempt. Direct contempt occurs when the person appears in court and is disrespectful or disruptive to the proceedings. This can include talking out of turn, being loud or vulgar, or refusing to obey a court order. Constructive contempt is more serious. It occurs when a person fails to obey a court order without appearing in court. This could include violating a court order to pay child support, not appearing for a court-ordered drug test, or not paying a fine. Tennessee Rule 42 Order (criminal contempt) can result in fines, jail time, or other penalties. The court will determine the appropriate punishment based on the situation.