HB2699

Modifies the offense of tampering with a court-related officer and the offense of tampering with a judicial proceeding

Introduced·1/7/26

Modifies the offense of tampering with a court-related officer and the offense of tampering with a judicial proceeding.

The bill modifies the offense of tampering with a court-related officer and the offense of tampering with a judicial proceeding. It defines a judicial officer as a judge or commissioner of a state or federal court, arbitrator, special master, juvenile officer, deputy juvenile officer, state prosecuting or circuit attorney, state assistant prosecuting or circuit attorney, juvenile court commissioner, state probation or parole officer, or referee. The offense of tampering with a judicial officer is a class D felony, and if it results in death or bodily injury, it is a class B felony.

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 20

4:30 PM

Rules - Legislative Executive Session

Feb 11

12:00 PM

Judiciary Executive Session

History

Apr 23

House

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0

Apr 20

House

Executive Session Completed (H)

Apr 20

House

Voted Do Pass (H)