Code of Virginia - Title 18.2 Crimes And Offenses Generally - Section 18.2-465 Officer summoning juror to act impartially

§ 18.2-465. Officer summoning juror to act impartially

If any sheriff or other officer corruptly, or through favor or ill-will, summon a juror, with intent that such juror shall find a verdict for or against either party, he shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor, and forfeit his office; and he shall be forever incapable of holding any office of honor, profit or trust under the Constitution of Virginia.

(Code 1950, § 18.1-296; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15.)

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