California · Penal Code

PEN §92: Every person who gives or offers to give a bribe to any judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, or umpire, or to any person who may be authorized by law to hear or determine any question or cont

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is a crime to give or offer a bribe to a judge, juror, arbitrator, or similar official to influence their decision on a matter. Conviction results in 2–4 years in state prison.

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Every person who gives or offers to give a bribe to any judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, or umpire, or to any person who may be authorized by law to hear or determine any question or controversy, with intent to influence his vote, opinion, or decision upon any matter or question which is or may be brought before him for decision, is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three or four years.

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