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Penal Law § 215.19 · Article 215. Other Offenses Relating to Judicial and Other Proceedings

Bribing a juror

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§ 215.19 Bribing a juror.

A person is guilty of bribing a juror when he confers, or offers or agrees to confer, any benefit upon a juror upon an agreement or understanding that such juror's vote, opinion, judgment, decision or other action as a juror will thereby be influenced.

Bribing a juror is a class D felony.

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Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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