Act No. 190 Section 30

Retention of client's funds.

Section 30

SEC. 30. Retention of client's funds. — When a lawyer unjustly retains in his hands money of his clients after it has been demanded, he may be dealt with as for contempt of court, and may, after due hearing, be imprisoned until he pays over his client's moneys ascertained to be unlawfully in his hands, but for a period not exceeding six months in all. But proceedings under this section shall not be a bar to a criminal prosecution for embezzlement.

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