Section 12-12-6
Powers as to punishment for contempt.
In all matters before the district court, the district court shall have and possess power to punish for contempts as heretofore or hereafter granted to the circuit court by law, in Section 12-11-30 or otherwise, and by the common law of this state.
(Acts 1975, No. 1205, p. 2384, §4-133.)