Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
CRIMINAL LAW |
TITLE 9. CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION |
SUBTITLE 2. BRIBERY |
§ 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.