North Dakota Code 12.1-09-05 – Eavesdropping on jury deliberations
1. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if he intentionally:
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 360 days | up to $3,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-09-05
- Court: means any of the following courts: the supreme court, a district court, and where relevant, a municipal court. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- person: includes , where relevant, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Petit jury: A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.
- Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
a. Records the proceedings of a jury while such jury is deliberating or voting; or
b. Listens to or observes the proceedings of any jury of which he is not a member while such jury is deliberating or voting.
2. This section shall not apply to the taking of notes by a juror in connection with and solely for the purpose of assisting him in the performance of his official duties. Nor does this section apply to a person studying the jury process in the manner provided by statute, and under the control and supervision of the court. Inapplicability under this subsection is a defense.
3. In this section, “jury” means grand jury or petit jury, and “juror” means grand juror or petit juror.