Criminal penalties provision for bribing or corruptly influencing a juror

Summary

The bill adds a new criminal offense that makes offering or receiving a bribe to sway a juror a felony punishable by up to ten years in prison or a $20,000 fine. It also amends the current corrupt‑influence statute to include jurors, setting a maximum penalty of five years or $10,000. The changes aim to protect the integrity of jury deliberations and legislative decision‑making.

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