Connecticut General Statutes 53a-148a – Failure to report bribery: Class A misdemeanor
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(a) A public servant, as defined in section 53a-146, is guilty of failure to report bribery when the public servant: (1) Knows that (A) another person has attempted to bribe such public servant, as defined in section 53a-147, or (B) such public servant has witnessed either (i) a person attempting to bribe another public servant, as defined in section 53a-147, or (ii) another public servant commit the crime of bribe receiving, as defined in section 53a-148; and (2) does not, as soon as reasonably practicable, report such crime to a law enforcement agency.
Attorney's Note
Under the Connecticut General Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 53a-148a
- another: may extend and be applied to communities, companies, corporations, public or private, limited liability companies, societies and associations. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
- Person: means a human being, and, where appropriate, a public or private corporation, a limited liability company, an unincorporated association, a partnership, a government or a governmental instrumentality. See Connecticut General Statutes 53a-3
(b) Failure to report bribery is a class A misdemeanor.