97-9-123 - Jury tampering. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 97-9-123. Jury tampering.
 

(1)  A person commits the crime of jury tampering if, with intent to influence a juror's vote, opinion, decision or other action in the case, he intentionally or knowingly attempts to communicate directly or indirectly with a juror other than as part of the proceedings in the trial of the case. 

(2)  Jury tampering is a Class 2 felony. 
 

Sources: Laws, 2006, ch. 387, § 12, eff from and after July 1, 2006.