Article 308. Refusal of testimony by a witness or victim

Refusal of testimony by a witness or victim, or avoidance of examination by the victim, from the examination of his or her forensic examination in cases where he or she is not required Consent, or the provision of handwriting and other specimens for comparative examination, shall be punishable by a fine of up to 40,000 roubles or by a salary or other fine. a convicted person for a period of up to three months, or compulsory work for up to three hundred and sixty hours, or punitive labour for up to one year, or arrest for up to three months. Note: A person is not criminally liable for refusing to testify against himself, his or her spouse or close relatives.