Contempt or Other Misconduct Not Affected. Disciplinary
proceedings under Rule 83-3 shall not affect, or be affected by,
any proceedings for criminal contempt under the U.S. Criminal
Code, nor shall anything contained in this Rule 83-3 be
construed to deny any judge of this Court said judge’s inherent
power to maintain control over the proceedings conducted
before said judge, nor to deny the judge those powers derived
from any statute or rule of court. Misconduct of any attorney in
the presence of a court or in any manner in respect to any
matter pending in a court may be dealt with directly by the
judge in charge of the matter or at said judge’s option, referred
to the Committee, or both.
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