American Samoa § 46.4636 - Misconduct by a juror.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4636 — Misconduct by a juror., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.4636. Misconduct by a juror.
(a) A person commits the crime of misconduct by a juror if, being a juror, he knowingly: (1) promises or agrees, prior to the submission of a cause to the jury for deliberation, to vote for or agree to a verdict for or against any party in a judicial proceeding or (2) receives any paper, evidence or information from anyone in relation to any judicial proceeding for the trial of which he has been or may be sworn, without the authority of the court or officer before whom the proceeding is pending, and does not immediately disclose that fact to the court or officer. (b) Misconduct by a juror is a class A misdemeanor. Research Guide: MCC 575 .300, 15 ASC 761.
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Section 46.4636 ("Misconduct by a juror.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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