South Carolina Code 16-9-340. Intimidation of court officials, jurors or witnesses
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(A) It is unlawful for a person by threat or force to:
(1) intimidate or impede a judge, magistrate, juror, witness, or potential juror or witness, arbiter, commissioner, or member of any commission of this State or any other official of any court, in the discharge of his duty as such; or
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 16-9-340
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
(2) destroy, impede, or attempt to obstruct or impede the administration of justice in any court.
(B) A person who violates the provisions of subsection (A) is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.