12.1-09-04. Harassment of and communication with jurors

12.1-09-04. Harassment of and communication with jurors 1. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if, with intent to influence the official action of another as juror, that person communicates directly or indirectly with the juror, other than as part of the proceedings in a case, or harasses or alarms the juror. A person is guilty of a class A misdemeanor if, with the intent to harass or annoy a former juror because of the verdict returned by the jury or the participation of the juror in the verdict, that person communicates directly or indirectly with the juror in a manner that intimidates the juror or conveys a threat of injury or damage to the juror's property or person. Conduct directed against the juror's spouse or other relative residing in the same household with the juror shall be deemed conduct directed against the juror. 2. In this section, "juror" means a grand juror or a petit juror and includes a person who has been drawn or summoned to attend as a prospective juror, and any referee, arbitrator, umpire, or assessor authorized by law to hear and determine any controversy.