§ 1104 - Triers of causes accepting bribes - Vermont Statutes

§ 1104. Triers of causes accepting bribes

A person summoned as a juror, or chosen or appointed as a master, auditor, referee, commissioner or arbitrator, who corruptly takes anything to give his or her verdict, award or report, or corruptly receives a gift or gratuity from a party to an action, cause or proceedings, for the trial or decision of which such juror was summoned, or for the hearing or determination of which such master, auditor, referee, commissioner or arbitrator was chosen or appointed, shall be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both. (Amended 1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 236, eff. March 29, 1972; 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 15; 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23.)