California § 95 - Every person who corruptly attempts to influence a juror, or any person summoned
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§ 95. Every person who corruptly attempts to influence a juror, or any person summoned
Every person who corruptly attempts to influence a juror, or any person summoned or drawn as a juror, or chosen as an arbitrator or umpire, or appointed a referee, in respect to his or her verdict in, or decision of, any cause or proceeding, pending, or about to be brought before him or her, is punishable by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170, if it is by means of any of the following: (a) Any oral or written communication with him or her except in the regular course of proceedings. (b) Any book, paper, or instrument exhibited, otherwise than in the regular course of proceedings. (c) Any threat, intimidation, persuasion, or entreaty. (d) Any promise, or assurance of any pecuniary or other advantage.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 95 cover?
Section 95 ("Every person who corruptly attempts to influence a juror, or any person summoned") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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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