Criminal penalties for bribing or corruptly influencing a juror provided.

Summary

The bill makes it a felony to offer, give, promise, request, receive, or agree to receive any benefit intended to sway a juror’s vote or position in any Minnesota court. Violations can result in up to ten years in prison, a fine of up to $20,000, or both, and the law takes effect on August 1, 2026. It also expands an existing statute to cover attempts to corruptly influence jurors, adding penalties of up to five years imprisonment or $10,000 fine.

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