Ohio HB478 creates a jury tampering offense and revises court intimidation offenses.
Ohio HB478 amends the Revised Code to establish a new offense of jury tampering. It prohibits knowingly attempting to influence, intimidate, or hinder a juror in the discharge of their duties, including in the juror's consideration of the facts or evidence presented at trial. The bill also revises existing court intimidation offenses to include attempts to intimidate or hinder a juror. Violations of these provisions are classified as misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the circumstances.
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