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      21-3817.   Corrupt conduct by juror. (a) Corrupt conduct by a juror is the conduct of a person summoned or sworn as a juror in any case who:

      (1)   Promises or agrees to give a verdict for or against any party in any proceeding, civil or criminal; or

      (2)   receives any evidence or information from anyone in relation to any matter or cause for the trial of which such juror has been or will be sworn, without the authority of the court or officer before whom such juror has been summoned, and without immediately disclosing the same to such court or officer.

      (b)   Corrupt conduct by a juror is a severity level 9, nonperson felony.

      History:   L. 1969, ch. 180, § 21-3817; L. 1992, ch. 239, § 161; L. 1993, ch. 291, § 110; July 1.