Russian Federation

The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation

Special Part

Section X. Crimes Against State Power

Chapter 31. Crimes Against the Administration of Justice

Article 297. Contempt of Court

1. Contempt of court, which finds expression in the insult of the trial participants,
shall be punishable by a fine in the amount up to 80 thousand roubles, or in the amount of the wage or salary, or any other income of the convicted person for a period up to six months, or by compulsory works for a term of 180 to 240 hours, or by arrest for a term of two to four months.

2. The same deed, that has found its expression in the insult of a judge, juror, or any other person participating in the dispensation of justice, shall be punishable by a fine in the amount up to 200 thousand roubles, or in the amount of the wage or salary, or any other income of the convicted person for a period up to 18 months, or by corrective labour for a term of one to two years, or by arrest for a term of four to six months .

Keywords

Offences against administration of justice
National penalties - offences against the administration of justice
National penalties - maximum penalty
Sanctions for misconduct before the court - national proceedings



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