Effective 01 Jan 2017, see footnote
575.290. Improper communication — penalty. — 1. A person commits the offense of improper communication if he or she communicates, directly or indirectly, with any juror, special master, referee, or arbitrator in a judicial proceeding, other than as part of the proceedings in a case, for the purpose of influencing the official action of such person.
2. The offense of improper communication is a class B misdemeanor.
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(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)
Effective 1-01-17