HORTON, J.
This case presents the primary question whether a district court judge possesses the authority to sanction misconduct which occurs in his presence through direct criminal contempt, and also addresses a number of related procedural issues. For the reasons stated herein, we hold that a district court judge does have such authority, and vacate and remand so that a hearing may be held after the contemnor has received proper notice.
On August 16, 1990...
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