This section outlines various criminal offenses related to judicial processes and law enforcement in Virginia. It covers crimes such as jury tampering, illegal recording of jury deliberations, misconduct by officers in executing legal processes, and extortion by officers demanding excessive fees. Penalties range from Class 1 to Class 6 misdemeanors depending on the offense.
Jury tampering includes fraudulently manipulating the jury selection process, such as tampering with the jury box or substituting juror names, which is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Yes, installing or using recording devices in jury rooms to record deliberations is a Class 6 felony under Virginia law.
Refusing or delaying lawful process to apprehend or confine a person is a Class 3 misdemeanor for officers guilty of willful and corrupt misconduct.
Yes, if an officer knowingly demands and receives a greater fee than legally allowed, they commit a Class 4 misdemeanor.