June 3, 2017
CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE OF THE STATE OF ERITREA
BOOK VIII – FINAL PROVISIONS
Art. 499. – Disciplinary Powers.
Any president of a court or presiding judge may take such action as may be necessary to ensure order in court and the administration of justice in accordance with the provisions of this Code and may summarily punish with a fine any party, pleader or other person who is guilty of improper conduct in the course of any proceedings.
Art. 500. – Summary Punishment of Certain Offences.
Any court may summarily punish flagrant offences of contempt of court in accordance with the Penal Code.
Art. 501. – Regulations.
The appropriate authorities shall make regulations concerning any matter which may or shall be prescribed by this Code.
