97-9-119 - Bribe receiving by a juror.
§ 97-9-119. Bribe receiving by a juror.
(1) A person commits the crime of bribe receiving by a juror if he intentionally or knowingly solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any benefit upon an agreement or understanding that his vote, opinion, decision or other action as a juror will thereby be influenced.
(2) Bribe receiving by a juror is a Class 1 felony.
Sources: Laws, 2006, ch. 387, § 10, eff from and after July 1, 2006.