§ 9-202. Bribery of juror; acceptance of bribe by juror  


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  •    (a) Prohibited -- Bribing juror. -- A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe a juror for rendering a verdict.

    (b) Prohibited -- Juror accepting bribe. -- A juror may not accept a bribe for rendering a verdict.

    (c) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction:

       (1) is subject to imprisonment for not less than 18 months and not exceeding 6 years; and

       (2) may not serve on a jury in the future.

    (d) Statute of limitations and in banc review. -- A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 25; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.