Minnesota SF5138 amends criminal penalties for bribing or corruptly influencing a juror.

Minnesota SF5138 amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.425, to establish criminal penalties for bribing or corruptly influencing a juror. It specifies that offering, giving, or promising any benefit, reward, or consideration to a juror with intent to influence their vote or position is a felony. The bill also addresses receiving such bribes, with penalties including imprisonment for up to ten years, a fine of up to $20,000, or both. This law applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.

Minnesota SF5138 amends criminal penalties for bribing or corruptly influencing a juror.

Minnesota SF5138 amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.425, to establish criminal penalties for bribing or corruptly influencing a juror. It specifies that offering, giving, or promising any benefit, reward, or consideration to a juror with intent to influence their vote or position is a felony. The bill also addresses receiving such bribes, with penalties including imprisonment for up to ten years, a fine of up to $20,000, or both. This law applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.