A [[Sanction|sanction]] under **Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 177.5** for violating a [[Court Order|court order]] without good cause or substantial justification. - **Maximum:** $1,500 - **Payable to:** The court (not the opposing party) - **Applies to:** Witnesses, parties, and [[Attorney|attorneys]] - **Does NOT apply to:** Advocacy of counsel before the court The order must be in writing and recite in detail the conduct justifying the [[Sanction|sanction]]. Unlike [[271 Sanctions]], which compensate the other party, 177.5 sanctions go to the court. ## Source - [Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 177.5](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=177.5.) --- #Glossary #Sanctions #California-Code-of-Civil-Procedure