Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part IV, Title I, Crimes and Punishments
Mass. Gen. Laws (Crimes) § 268:13: Corrupting or attempting to corrupt masters, auditors, jurors, arbitrators, umpires or referees
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to give, offer, or promise gifts to judges, jurors, arbitrators, or similar officials to influence their decisions in pending cases. Violators face up to five years in state prison or fines up to $1,000 with up to one year in jail.
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