Missouri SB1235 modifies the offenses of tampering with a judicial officer and a judicial proceeding, increasing penalties and clarifying definitions.
Missouri SB1235 repeals and replaces sections 575.095 and 575.260 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, modifying the offenses of tampering with a judicial officer and a judicial proceeding. The bill defines a judicial officer to include judges, commissioners, and other specified officials. Tampering with a judicial officer involves threatening or harming the officer or their family with the intent to harass, intimidate, or influence official duties. This offense is a class D felony, escalating to a class B felony if it results in death or bodily injury.
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