Article 167. Order at the court session

When the judges enter the hall of the session and when they leave the hall of the session, all persons present in the hall shall stand up.

The participants of the court proceedings shall address the court with the words «Honorable court!». They shall give their explanations and testimony to the court and answer to the questions while standing. Deviation from these rules is allowed only upon permission of the presiding judge.

The court session shall be held in conditions that ensure normal operation of the court and safety of the participants of the court proceedings. Actions of the persons present in the hall of the court session and carrying out permitted by the court photography, video recording, broadcasting of the court session on radio and TV should not interfere with order at the court session. These actions may be limited in time by the court.

In case of violation of order during the session, the presiding judge on behalf of the court shall issue a warning to the person who committed the violation. In case of repeated violation of the order, the specified person may be removed from the courtroom by order of the presiding judge.

The judgment of the court shall be listened to by all persons present in the hall of the session while standing.