39-16-509 - Improper influence of juror.

39-16-509. Improper influence of juror.

(a)  A person commits an offense who privately communicates with a juror with intent to influence the outcome of the proceeding on the basis of considerations other than those authorized by law.

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

[Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1.]