North Carolina § 14-225 - 2. Harassment of and communication with jurors.
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§ 14-225. 2. Harassment of and communication with jurors.
A person is guilty of harassment of a juror if he: With intent to influence the official action of another as a juror, harasses, intimidates, or communicates with the juror or his spouse; or As a result of the prior official action of another as a juror in a grand jury proceeding or trial, threatens in any manner or in any place, or intimidates the former juror or his spouse. In this section "juror" means a grand juror or a petit juror and includes a person who has been drawn or summoned to attend as a prospective juror. A person who commits the offense defined in subdivision (a)(1) of this section is guilty of a Class H felony. A person who commits the offense defined in subdivision (a)(2) of this section is guilty of a Class I felony. History (1977, c. 711, s. 16; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 15; 1981, c. 63, s. 1; c. 179, s. 14; 1985, c. 691; 1993, c. 539, s. 1211; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 14-225 cover?
Section 14-225 ("2. Harassment of and communication with jurors.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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