39-16-508 - Coercion of juror.

39-16-508. Coercion of juror.

(a)  A person commits an offense who by means of coercion:

     (1)  Influences or attempts to influence a juror in the exercise of the juror's official power or in the performance of the juror's official duty; or

     (2)  Influences or attempts to influence a juror not to vote or to vote in a particular manner.

(b)  A violation of this section is a Class E felony.

[Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1.]