76-8-509. Extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding.
(1) As used in this section, "victim" includes a child or other individual under the care or custody of a parent or guardian. Terms defined in Sections,, andapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-8-101 76-8-501
(2) An actor commits extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding if the actor attempts to induce an alleged victim of a crime to take an action to secure the dismissal or to prevent the filing of a criminal complaint, indictment, or information by: the use of force; or a threat that would constitute a means of committing the offense of theft by extortion under Sectionif the threat were employed to obtain property or by promise of a reward or pecuniary benefit. 76-6-406
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony.