575.300. Misconduct by a juror.
Misconduct by a juror.
575.300. 1. A person commits the crime of misconduct by ajuror if, being a juror, he knowingly:
(1) Promises or agrees, prior to the submission of a causeto the jury for deliberation, to vote for or agree to a verdictfor or against any party in a judicial proceeding; or
(2) Receives any paper, evidence or information from anyonein relation to any judicial proceeding for the trial of which hehas been or may be sworn, without the authority of the court orofficer before whom such proceeding is pending, and does notimmediately disclose the same to such court or officer.
2. Misconduct by a juror is a class A misdemeanor.
(L. 1977 S.B. 60)Effective 1-1-79