(a) A person commits the crime of improper communication if he communicates, directly or indirectly, with any juror, special master, referee, or arbitrator in a judicial proceeding, other than as part of the proceedings in a case, for the purpose of influencing the official action of that person.
(b) Improper communication is a class B misdemeanor.
History: 1979, PL 16-43 § 2.