If a participant in a trial shows contempt of court, for example, by maliciously evading appearance or disrupting the proceedings, what consequences may he face under the law adopted by the Verkhovna Rada? Will this law apply to you personally if you are a participant in a trial and commit contempt of court?
Answer provided 04.09.2025 10:19
Administrative liability for contempt of court is provided for in Article 185-3 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses.
Manifestations of disrespect include, for example, disruption of order during a court session; actions that indicate obvious contempt for the court and the rules established in the court; failure by the parties to comply with the presiding judge's orders; malicious evasion of persons without whom the case cannot be considered from appearing in court, etc.
In the event of one of the above actions, the court is obliged to initiate proceedings in a case of an administrative offense.
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