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This bill modifies Missouri state law by updating two sections (575.095 and 575.260) related to offenses involving judicial officials and legal proceedings. The first section defines "tampering with a judicial officer" as actions intended to harass, intimidate, or influence a judicial officer, including threatening harm, using force or deception, offering benefits, stalking, or disseminating personal information about the officer or their family. The bill expands the definition of "judicial officer" to include various legal professionals such as judges, commissioners, prosecutors, probation officers, and juvenile officers. The offense is classified as a class D felony, with a more serious class B felony designation if the actions result in death or bodily injury. Notably, the bill adds a provision that individuals convicted under this section will not be eligible for parole, probation, or conditional release. The second section addresses "tampering with a judicial proceeding" by prohibiting actions meant to influence the official actions of judges, jurors, attorneys, and other legal officials through threats, harassment, or offering benefits. This offense is also classified as a class D felony, and the bill similarly mandates that convicted individuals cannot receive parole, probation, or conditional release.

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