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Columbia Misconduct by a juror ordinance (§ 16-212)

Chapter 16: Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions · Article II. Code of Offenses

(a) A person commits the crime of misconduct by a juror if, being a juror, he knowingly:

(1) Promises or agrees, prior to the submission of a cause to the jury for deliberation, to vote for or agree to a verdict for or against any party in a judicial proceeding; or

(2) Receives any paper, evidence or information from anyone in relation to any judicial proceeding for the trial of which he has been or may be sworn, without the authority, if the court or officer before whom such proceeding is pending, and does not immediately disclose the same to such court or officer.

(b) Misconduct by a juror is a class A misdemeanor.

Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 16-212

Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).

Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.