(a) A person commits the crime of tampering with a judicial proceeding if, with purpose to influence the official action of a judge, juror, special master, referee, or arbitrator in a judicial proceeding, he:
(1) threatens or causes harm to any person or property;
(2) engages in conduct reasonably calculated to harass or alarm the official or juror; or
(3) offers, confers, or agrees to confer any benefit, direct or indirect, upon the official or juror.
(b) Tampering with a judicial proceeding is a class C felony.
History: 1979, PL 16-43 § 2.