§ 14-220. Bribery of jurors. - North Carolina Statutes

§14‑220.  Bribery of jurors.

If any juror, either directlyor indirectly, shall take anything from the plaintiff or defendant in a civilsuit, or from any defendant in a State prosecution, or from any other person,to give his verdict, every such juror, and the person who shall give such jurorany fee or reward to influence his verdict, or induce or procure him to makeany gain or profit by his verdict, shall be punished as a Class F felon. (5Edw. III, c. 10; 34 Edw. III, c. 8; 38 Edw. III, c. 12; R.C., c. 34, s. 34;Code, s. 990; Rev., s. 3697; C.S., s. 4375; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2ndSess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1, c. 179, s. 14; 1993, c. 539, s. 1209;1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)