Section 9-202 - Bribery of juror; acceptance of bribe by juror.
§ 9-202. Bribery of juror; acceptance of bribe by juror.
(a) Prohibited - Bribing juror.- A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe a juror for rendering a verdict.
(b) Same - 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.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 25; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]