Colorado statute
C.R.S. § 18-8-609 — Jury-tampering.
Current through 2025 Regular Session
Part of Part 6: OFFENSES RELATING TO JUDICIAL AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS, Colorado Revised Statutes.
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Full text of C.R.S. § 18-8-609
Statutory text current through the 2025 Regular Session. This is an officially sanctioned publication using the official text of the Colorado Revised Statutes; it is not the official statutes of the State of Colorado.
(1) A person commits jury-tampering if, with intent to influence a juror's vote, opinion, decision, or other action in a case, he attempts directly or indirectly to communicate with a juror other than as a part of the proceedings in the trial of the case. (1.5) A person commits jury-tampering if he knowingly participates in the fraudulent processing or selection of jurors or prospective jurors. (2) Jury-tampering is a class 4 felony.
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Is jury-tampering a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Jury-tampering is a class 4 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-8-609.
Which Colorado statute covers jury-tampering?
Jury-tampering is governed by C.R.S. § 18-8-609 (Jury-tampering).
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