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W. Va. Code § 61-5-24

Corrupt summoning of jurors to find biased verdict; penalty

Known as the Jerry Alan Jones Act

The act spans §§ 61-5-1 to 61-5-9 (34 sections).

A sheriff or other officer who, corruptly, or through favor or ill will, shall summon a juror, with intent that such juror shall find a verdict for or against any party to an action, or shall be biased in his conduct as such juror, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be confined in jail not exceeding six months and fined not exceeding $500, and shall forfeit his office and be forever incapable of holding any office of honor, trust or profit in this state.

Official source: West Virginia Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain West Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.