ETHICS: Criminal Penalties for Public Corruption/Violations of State Ethics Laws

The Center for Ethics in Government - UPDATED April, 2007--reflects statutes in effect as of 12/31/06

This table is intended to provide general information and does not necessarily address all aspects of this topic. Because the facts of each situation may vary, this information may need to be supplemented by consulting legal advisors. It reflects in summary form statutes in effect as of 12/31/06 or statutes set to take effect shortly thereafter.

Some states specify that violations of the state's ethics law are also violations of criminal law and impose penalties accordingly. Other states have statutes, in addition to or in place of ethics laws, which are in the state's penal or criminal codes and cover similar behaviors. Both types are listed below.

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State

Violation

Criminal Penalty

Alabama

Ethics Code: Unintentional violation of Code of Ethics for Public Officials, Employees 36-25-27

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000

Ethics Code: Intentional violation of Code of Ethics for Public Officials, Employees 36-25-27

Class B felony
2-20 years; up to $10,000

Ethics Code: Intentional violation of financial disclosure statute

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000

Criminal Code: 13A-10-61. Bribery

Class C felony
1-10 years; up to $5,000

Criminal Code: 13A-10-62 Failure to disclose conflict of interest

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000

Criminal Code: Trading in public office

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000

Criminal Code: 13A-10-82 Misuse of confidential information

Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos; $1,000

Alaska

Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found

Criminal Code: 11.56.110. Receiving a bribe

Class B felony
Max 10 years; $100,000

Criminal Code: 11.56.120 Receiving unlawful gratuities

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $10,000

Criminal Code: 11.56.850 Official misconduct

Same as above

Criminal Code: 11.56.860. Misuse of confidential information

Same as above

Arizona

Ethics Code: Intentional violation of 38-510,
Conflict of Interest of Officers and Employees (State legislators are not public officers.)

Class 6 felony
6-18 mos; up to $150,000

Ethics Code: Negligent violation of 38-510,
Conflict of Interest of Officers and Employees (State legislators are not public officers.)

Class 1 misdemeanor
Max $2,500 fine

Criminal Code: 13-2602 Bribery of a public servant or party officer

Class 4 felony
1.5-3 years; up to $150,000

Criminal Code: 13-2603 Trading in public office

Class 6 felony
6-18 mos; up to $150,000

Arkansas

Ethics Code: Failure to file, or falsely filing the financial disclosure statement 21-8-202 required of state employees

Misdemeanor
$50-$500

Ethics Code: 21-8-903. Purposely violating provisions of subchapter 9; disclosure by legislators of sales to the state

Class A misdemeanor
(Penalties could not be found)

Criminal Code 5-52-101 to 5-52-108. Public servant bribery

Class D felony
(Penalties could not be found)

Criminal Code 5-52-101 to 5-52-108. Accepting unlawful compensation for speeches or appearances

Unclassified
Max 1 year; $1,000

Criminal Code 5-52-101 to 5-52-108. Abuse of office

Class B misdemeanor
(Penalties could not be found)

Criminal Code 5-52-101 to 5-52-108. Trading in public office, unlawful compensation for past official action, soliciting unlawful compensation, misuse of confidential information

Class A misdemeanor
(Penalties could not be found)

California

Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found

Penal Code: Section 93 Accepting of bribes by a judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator, or umpire, and every person authorized by law to hear or determine any question or controversy,

2-4 years. If bribe not actually received, $2,000-$10,000. If bribe received, actual amount or $2,000, whichever is greater, or any larger amount of not more than double the amount of any bribe received $10,000, whichever is greater.

Colorado

Ethics Code: 24-18-103 Public trust - breach of fiduciary duty. A public officer, member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee whose conduct departs from his fiduciary duty is liable to the people of the state as a trustee of property and shall suffer such other liabilities as a private fiduciary would suffer for abuse of his trust. The district attorney of the district where the trust is violated may bring appropriate judicial proceedings, which shall be in addition to any criminal action. Actions that constitute breach of fiduciary duty and the public trust for members of the general assembly include disclosing confidential information (24-18-104 (1)); accepting a gift of substantial value given in attempt to influence official action, (24-18-104(a)) accepting a fee, a contingent fee, or any other compensation, except his official compensation provided by statute, for promoting or opposing the passage of legislation (24-18-106(1)); lobbying, solicit lobbying business or contracts about issues before the general assembly (24-18-106(3)). Acts that constitute breach of the public trust for state officials and employees can also be found in this chapter as well.

Penalties could not be found.

Criminal Code: 18-8-302 (3) Bribery

Class 3 felony
4-8 years; $3,000-$750,000

Criminal Code 18-8-303. Compensation for past official behavior

Class 6 felony
1-2 years; $1,000-$100,000

Criminal Code 18-8-304. Soliciting unlawful compensation

Class 2 misdemeanor
3-12 mos.; $250-$1,000

Criminal Code 18-8-305 Trading in public office

Class 1 misdemeanor
6-18 mos.; $500-$5,000

Criminal Code 18-8-307 Requiring or directing a bidder or contractor to deal with a particular person in procuring any goods or service required in submitting a bid to or fulfilling a contract with the government

Class 6 felony
1-2 years; $1,000-$100,000

Criminal Code 18-8-308 Failing to disclose a conflict of interest

Class 2 misdemeanor
3-12 mos.; $250-$1,000

Criminal Code 18-8-402 Misuse of official information

Class 6 felony
1-2 years; $1,000-$100,000

Criminal Code Official oppression

Class 2 misdemeanor
3-12 mos.; $250-$1,000

Criminal Code 18-8-404. First degree official misconduct. (With intent to personally benefit, or to maliciously harm another, unauthorized exercise of official function or refraining from performing official duties or violating any statute or rule relating to office)

Class 2 misdemeanor.
3-12 mos.; $250-$1,000

Criminal Code 18-8-405. Second degree official misconduct. (Knowingly, arbitrarily or capriciously refraining from performing an official job function or violating any statute or rule relating to office)

Class 1 petty offense
Max 6 mos.; $500

Criminal Code 18-8-407. Embezzlement of public property

Class 5 felony
2-4 years; $1,000-$100,000

Connecticut

Ethics Code: Sec. 1-89. Intentional violation of Chapter 10; Codes of Ethics, first offense

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000

Ethics Code: Sec. 1-89. Intentional violation of Chapter 10; Codes of Ethics, first offense in which the offender derives a financial benefit of $1,000 or more; or second or subsequent offense

Class D felony
1-5 years; max $5,000

Criminal Code: Bribe receiving

Class C felony
1-10 years; max $10,000

Delaware

Ethics Code 5805. Knowing violations of prohibitions relating to conflicts of interest:

Restrictions on representing another's interest before the state;
Restrictions on contracting with the state;
Post-employment restrictions;
Ban on unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.

Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $10,000

Ethics Code: 5815 Willful failure to file a financial disclosure report

Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,150

Ethics Code: 5815 Willful filing of a false financial disclosure report

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,300

Criminal Code: Title 11; 1201. Receiving a bribe

Class E felony
Max 5 years; no fine specified

Criminal Code: Title 11; 1206. Receiving unlawful gratuities

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,300

Criminal Code: Title 11; 1211. Official misconduct

Same as above

Criminal Code: Title 11; 1212. Profiteering

Same as above

Florida

Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found

Criminal Code: 838.015. Bribery

Felony of the second degree Max 15 years; $15,000

Criminal Code: 838.016 Unlawful compensation or reward for official behavior

Felony of the second degree Max 15 years; $15,000

Criminal Code: 838.022 Official misconduct

Felony of the third degree Max 5 years; $5,000

Criminal Code: 838.21 Disclosure or use of confidential criminal justice information

Felony of the third degree Max 5 years; $5,000

Georgia

Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found

Criminal Code: 16-10-1 Intentionally violation of the terms of public oath

1-5 years

Criminal Code: 16-10-2 (b) Bribery

Max 20 years; $5,000

Criminal Code: 16-10-4. (a) It is unlawful for any officer or employee of the state or any agency thereof who asks for or receives anything of value to which he is not entitled in return for an agreement to procure or attempt to procure the passage or defeat the passage of any legislation by the General Assembly, or procure or attempt to procure the approval or disapproval of the same by the Governor

1-5 years

Criminal Code: 16-10-5. It is unlawful for any officer or employee of the state or any agency thereof who asks for or receives anything of value to which he is not entitled in return for an agreement to influence or attempt to influence official action by any other officer or employee of the state or any agency thereof

1-5 years

Criminal Code:16-10-9.(a) It shall be unlawful for: (1) Members of the General Assembly to accept or hold office or employment in the executive branch of the state government or any agency thereof or in the judicial branch of the state government

Misdemeanor
(unable to locate penalties)

Hawaii

Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found.

Criminal Code: 710-1040 Bribery

Class C felony
(Unable to locate penalties)

Idaho

Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found

Criminal Code: 18-1356. No state agency official, judicial official or legislator shall accept or agree to accept any pecuniary benefit from any person interested in their official actions.

Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000

Criminal Code: 18-1302. Receiving a bribe

Felony
Max 5 years; $50,000

Criminal Code: 18-1354 Accepting compensation for past official behavior

Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000

Criminal Code: 18-1357. Soliciting, accepting or agreeing to accept compensation for advice or other assistance in preparing or promoting a bill, contract, claim, or other transaction or proposal as to which he knows that he has or is likely to have an official discretion to exercise.

Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000

Criminal Code: 18-1358. Soliciting, receiving, agreeing to receive, or agreeing that any political party or other person shall receive any pecuniary benefit for approval or disapproval of an appointment or advancement in public service, or for approval or disapproval of any person or transaction for any benefit conferred by an official or agency of the government.
Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000

Criminal Code: 18-1359. Using public position for personal gain

Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000

Illinois

Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/4A-107. Willful filing of false financial disclosure statement

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,500, or the amount specified in the offense, whichever is greater

Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/2-101. Legislators engaging in lobbying

Same as above

Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/2-104. Legislators who participate in representation cases unlawfully

Same as above

Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/5-15. Engaging in prohibited political activities (state employees engaging in political activities during compensated time, state officials requiring them to do so.)

Same as above

Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/5-30. Prohibited offer or promise (candidates and state officers promising jobs or other compensation in return for contributions.)

Same as above

Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/5-45. Procurement; revolving door prohibition.

Same as above

Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/5-40 Fundraising in Sangamon County (during legislative session)

Same as above

Ethics Code: 5 ILCS 420/2-103. Legislators who accept other compensation for their official duties

Petty offense
Unable to find penalty

Criminal Code: 720 ILCS 645. Bribery

Class 3 felony
2-5 years; Max $25,000 or the amount of the offense, whichever is greater

Indiana

Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found.

Criminal Code: IC 35-44-1-1. Bribery

Class C felony
2-8 years; Max $10,000

Criminal Code: IC 35-44-1-2. Official misconduct includes receiving personal benefit because of privileged information, neglecting to pass on public records and property to successor, among other things.

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $5,000 fine

Criminal Code: IC 35-44-1-3. Conflict of interest is when a public servant knowingly or intentionally having a pecuniary interest in; or deriving a profit from a contract or purchase connected with an action by his governmental entity.

Class D felony
6 mos.-3 years; Max $10,000

Criminal Code: IC 35-44-1-7 Profiteering from public service

Class A infraction
(Unable to find penalties)

Iowa

Ethics Code: 68B.25 Knowingly and intentionally violating ethics provisions

Serious misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $250-$1,500

Criminal Code: 721.1 Felonious misconduct in office involves giving false information on authorized receipts, returns, entries or certificates; falsifying public records or falsely purporting something to be a public record.

Class D felony
Max 5 years; $750-$7,500

Criminal Code: 721.2 Nonfelonious misconduct in office involves entering to a contract for more than authorized by law; failing to report receipt or expenditure of public funds; requesting or receiving additional compensation for required job functions; using or permitting another to use state property for private or political purpose; failing to perform any duty required; demanding contributions from public employees.

Serious misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $250-$1,500

Criminal Code: 721.4 Using public motor vehicles for political purposes

Same as above

Criminal Code: 721.10 Misuse of public records involves releasing public records or information for a greater fee than allowed by law.

Same as above

Criminal Code: 721.11 Interest in public contracts. Unlawful interest in public contracts

Same as above

Kansas

Ethics Code: 46-239, 46-251 Failure by state employees and officials to file a true disclosure form, as required for representation cases, certain contracts as well as personal economic interests

Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000
Forfeiture of office

Criminal Code: Article 39. Crimes affecting public trusts. 21-3901. Bribery

Severity level 7, nonperson felony
Max $100,000; Cannot determine max prison
Forfeiture of office; forever disqualified from public office.

Criminal Code: 21-3902. Official misconduct: Using a state vehicle, aircraft or vessel for personal use; Willfully failing to serve civil process as required by law; Using confidential information for personal benefit or to harm another; Disclosing confidential information in procurement

Class A nonperson misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,500

Criminal Code: 21-3902. Official misconduct: Knowingly destroying, tampering with or concealing evidence of a crime

Severity level 8, nonperson felony
Max $100,000; cannot determine max prison

Criminal Code: 21-3902. Official misconduct: Willfully submitting to a governmental entity a claim for expenses which is false or duplicates another claim

If claim less than $500, class A nonperson misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,500

If claim is $500-$25,000, severity level 9 nonperson felony
Max $100,000; Cannot determine max prison

If claim is $25,000 or more, severity level 7, nonperson felony
Max $100,000; Cannot determine max prison

Criminal Code: 21-3905. Permitting a false claim

Same as above

Criminal Code: 21-3903. Compensation for past official acts

Class B nonperson misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000

Criminal Code: 21-3910. Misuse of public funds

Severity level 8, nonperson felony
Max $100,000; Cannot determine max prison
Forfeiture of office

Criminal Code: 21-3911. Unlawful use of state postage.

Class C misdemeanor
Max 1 month; $500

Kentucky

Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.761. Intentionally participating in a discussion, vote or other decision on a matter on which a legislator has a financial interest

Class D Felony
1-5 years; $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain from the offense, which ever is greater

Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.731. Use of position for financial gain for self, family or business associate

Same as above

Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.731. Use of influence on a matter on which the legislator has a personal interest

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500

Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.731. Use of public fund, time or personnel for personal for private gain or for unlawful political activity

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500

Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.731. Use of position to create privileges for oneself

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500

Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.741. Improperly contracting with public agencies

Class D felony
1-5 years; $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain from the offense, which ever is greater

Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.737. Improperly leasing with the state

Same as above

Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.751. Acceptance of additional compensation or gifts for performance of legislative duties

Class B misdemeanor
Max 90 days; $250

Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.751 Acceptance of gifts from a legislative agent

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500

Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.734 Disclosure or use of confidential information

Class D felony
1-5 years; $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain from the offense, which ever is greater

Legislators’ Ethics Code: 6.797 Intentionally filing a false financial disclosure statement

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500

Executive Branch Ethics Code: KRS 11A.040. Prohibited Actions (penalty under 11A.990):

Disclosing confidential information for personal gain;

Receiving personal profit from the use or loan of public funds;
Acting as an agent for the state in a transaction of business with themselves, members of their family, or businesses in which they have more than 5 % interest;

Receiving a personal benefit from a contract with the state and any business in which he has more than 5% interest;
Accepting additional compensation for their normal work duties;
Negotiating a contract with the state within six months of being a state employee;
Lobbying his former employer within three years of state employment’
Representing another before his former employer within three years of state employment;
Accepting outside employment with a business that is regulated by his state agency.

Class D felony
1-5 years; $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain from the offense, which ever is greater

(Apply to legislators and state officials)

Penal Code: 432.350 Giving and taking bribes.

Removal from office; can’t vote for 10 years

Penal Code: 522.020 Official misconduct in the first degree is committed when a public servant intentionally for personal benefit or to injure another commits an unauthorized act, refrains from performing his or her job functions or violates a law or rule relating to the office.

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500

Penal Code: 522.030 Official misconduct in the second degree is committed when a public servant knowingly commits an unauthorized act or refrains from performing his or her job functions or violates a law or rule relating to the office.

Class B misdemeanor
Max 90 days; $250

Penal Code: 522.040 Misuse of confidential information

Class D felony
1-5 years; $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain from the offense, which ever is greater

Penal Code: 522.050 Abuse of public trust occurs when a public servant obtains public money or property subject to a known legal obligation, treats the money or property as his own and fails to make the required payment or disposition, can be committed in degrees.

Class D felony if the value of the offense is less than $10,000
1-5 years (see below for fines)

Class C felony if the value is $10,000-$100,000
5-10 years

Class B felony if the value is $100,000 or more
10-20 years

Convicted officials can’t hold public office.

Fines for felonies are $1,000 to $10,000, or double the gain from the offense, which ever is greater.

Penal Code: 521.030 Solicitation of unlawful compensation

Class B misdemeanor
Max 90 days; $250

Penal Code: 521.040 Unlawful compensation for assistance in public matters

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500

Louisiana

Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found.

Criminal Code: RS 14:118. Public bribery

Max 5 years; $1,000

Criminal Code: RS14: 134. Malfeasance in office occurs when a public servant refuses to perform his duties or performs them in an unlawful manner

Max 5 years; $5,000

Criminal Code: RS 14:135 Public salary deduction occurs when a public official diverts money from his or another’s salary.

Max 5 years; $5,000

Criminal Code: RS 14:136. Public salary extortion

Max 5 years; $5,000

Criminal Code: RS 14:138. Public payroll fraud occurs when a public official puts someone on the payroll for services he or she did not actually provide.

Max 2 years; $1,000

Criminal Code: RS 14:139. Political payroll padding is when a public officer increases the number of staff in his or her office or increases the office operating expenses during the year before an election.

Max 5 years; $5,000

Criminal Code: RS 14:140. Public contract fraud includes deriving a personal benefit from a public contract.

Max 2 years; $1,000

Maine

Ethics Code: Chapter 25; 1019 Intentional filing of a false statement of economic interest

Class E crime
Max 6 mos.; $1,000

Criminal Code: Title 17A; Chapter 25; 602. Bribery in official and political matters

Class C crime
Max 5 years; $5,000

Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 603. Improper influence (for public officials, they’re guilty if someone tries to improperly influence them and they don’t report it

Class D crime
Max 1 year; $2,000

Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 604. Improper compensation for past action

Class D crime
Max 1 year; $2,000

Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 605. Improper gifts to public servants

Class E crime
Max 6 mos.; $1,000

Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 606. Improper compensation for service

Class E crime
Max 6 mos.; $1,000

Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 607. Purchase of public office

Class D crime
Max 1 year; $2,000

Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 608. Official oppression involves committing an unauthorized act and purporting it to be an official act, or knowingly refraining from performing a duty imposed on him by his office.

Class E crime
Max 6 mos.; $1,000

Criminal Code Title 17A; Chapter 25; 609. Misuse of information

Class E crime
Max 6 mos.; $1,000

Maryland

Ethics code: No criminal sanctions for public officials found.

Criminal Code: 9-201. Bribery

Misdemeanor
2-12 years; $500-$1,000. Those convicted can’t vote or hold a state office of profit or trust.

Massachusetts

Ethics Code: State doesn’t have one. All provisions for public official conduct are in the criminal code, in CHAPTER 268A. CONDUCT OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES.

Criminal Code: Chapter 268A: Section 2 Corrupt gifts, offers or promises to influence official acts; corruption of witnesses.

Max 3 years; $5,000
Those convicted can’t hold state, county or local office.

Criminal Code: Chapter 268A: Section 3 Gifts, offers or promises for acts performed or to be performed; corruption of witnesses; solicitation of gifts.

Max 2 years; $3,000

Criminal Code: Chapter 268A: Section 4 Other compensation; offer, gift, receipt or request; acting as agent or attorney for other than state; legislators; special state employees.

Max 2 years; $3,000

Criminal Code: Chapter 268A: Section 5 Former state employees; acting as attorney or receiving compensation; partners of state employees or legislators.

Max 2 years; $3,000

Criminal Code: Chapter 268A: Section 7 Financial interest in contracts of state agency

Max 2 years; $3,000

Michigan

Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found.

Penal Code: Act 328 of 1931; Chapter XVII Bribery and Corruption 750.118 Public officer; accepting bribe.

Felony
Max 10 years; $5,000

Penal Code: Act 328 of 1931; Chapter XVII Bribery and Corruption 750.125 Giving or receiving gifts to influence official action; turning in a false receipt

Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000

Minnesota

Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found

Criminal Code: 609.42 Bribery

Max 10 years; $20,000
Forfeiture of office

Criminal Code: 609.43 Misconduct of public officer or employee involves failure to perform functions of job; performing functions unlawfully; intentionally injures others under the color of official authority; making a false return, certificate, official report, or other like document.

Max 1 year; $3,000

Criminal Code: 609.44 Public office; illegally assuming; nonsurrender

Max 1 year; $3,000

Criminal Code: 609.445 Failure to pay over state funds.

Max 5 years; $10,000

Criminal Code: 609.45 Public officer; unauthorized compensation

Misdemeanor
Unable to locate penalties

Criminal Code: 609.455 Permitting false claims against government

Max 5 years; $10,000

Mississippi

Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found

Criminal Code: Title 97. Chapter 11. Crimes involving public officials. 97-11-1. Alteration of records.

Max10 yrs; No fine specified

Criminal Code: 97-11-3. Attorney general and district attorney not to advise or defend criminals

Misdemeanor
Max $500

Forfeiture of office

Can’t hold another office or profit or honor in state

Criminal Code: 97-11-9. Bond; approving worthless official bond

Max 6 mos.; $500

Criminal Code: 97-11-13. Bribery; penalty when officer, agent or trustee accepts bribe

Max10 years; $5,000
Forfeiture of office;
can’t hold another office ever

Criminal Code: 97-11-25. Embezzlement; officers, trustees and public employees converting property to own use.

Max 20 years; $5,000

Criminal Code: 97-11-27. Embezzlement; officers and public agents failing to deliver money, records, etc. to successor

1-10 years; $1,000

Criminal Code: 97-11-29. Embezzlement; accounts to be kept by all public officers; false entries, false certificates, loan of public funds and fraud on the treasury.

Max 10 years; Minimum fine of twice embezzled amount

Criminal Code: 97-11-31. Embezzlement; fraud committed in public office

Max 10 years; $5,000

Criminal Code: 97-11-33. Extortion; collecting unauthorized fees and fees for services not actually rendered.

Max 5 years; $5,000
Removal from office

Criminal Code: 97-11-41. Oath of office and bond; elected officials not to exercise duties before taking oath or giving bond, as required

Max 1 year; $500

Criminal Code: 97-11-43. Railroad fares; government officials to pay same fare as general passengers; accepting and using free pass

Misdemeanor
10-60 days; $50-$500

Criminal Code: 97-11-53. Offer of inducements to influence public official's action on award of contracts or accomplishment of official acts

Felony
Max 10 years; $5,000
Forfeiture of office; Disqualification from holding office or employment in the state forever.

Missouri

Ethics Code: 105.478 Knowing violation of any of the provisions of sections 105.450 to 105.498 (ethics laws for lobbyists and public officials and employees); first offense

Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos., $500

Ethics Code: 105.478 Knowing violation of any of the provisions of sections 105.450 to 105.498 (ethics laws for lobbyists and public officials and employees); second and subsequent offense

Class D felony
Max 4 years; $5,000 or double the amount gained by the infraction, not to exceed $20,000

Ethics Code: 105.492. Knowingly filing a false financial disclosure statement

Class B misdemeanor;
Max 6 mos., $500

Criminal Code: Chapter 576: Offenses Affecting Government 576.020 Public servant acceding to corruption by a public servant is a

Class D felony
Max 4 years; $5,000 or double the amount gained by the infraction, not to exceed $20,000

Criminal Code: 576.040 Official misconduct involves discriminating against state employees; demanding undue payment; collects extra taxes; orders unauthorized payment of money; other offenses included for county and local officials.

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000

Criminal Code: 576.050 Misuse of official information

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000

Montana

Ethics Code: 2-2-304. Violation of nepotism law by any public officer or employee or any member of any board, bureau, or commission of this state or any political subdivision thereof

Misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $50-$1,000

Criminal Code: Title 45; Chapter 7; Offenses against the public administration 45-7-101. Bribery in official and political matters

Max 10 years; $50,000
Disqualified from holding public office forever

Criminal Code: 45-7-103. Accepting compensation for past official behavior

Max 6 mos.; $500

Criminal Code: 45-7-104. Gifts to public servants by persons subject to their jurisdiction (accepting)

Max 6 mos.; $500

Criminal Code: 45-7-401. Official misconduct by a public servant

Max 6 mos.; $500
Forfeiture of office

Nebraska

Ethics Code: 49-1499.01. Executive branch; employment of family member;

Class III misdemeanor
Max 3 mos.; $500

Ethics Code: 49-14,101. Giving, receiving unlawful gifts given to influence official action (except that no vote by any member of the Legislature shall subject such member to any criminal sanction under this section.)

Class III misdemeanor
Max 3 mos.; $500

Ethics Code: 49-14,101.01 Use of office or state property or confidential information for personal gain (except that no vote by any member of the Legislature shall subject such member to any criminal sanction under this section.)

Class III misdemeanor
Max 3 mos.; $500

Ethics Code: 49-14,103.04. Knowing violation of sections 49-14,103.01 to 49-14,103.03 dealing with local officers interests in contracts

Class III misdemeanor
Max 3 mos.; $500

Ethics Code: 49-14,103.04 negligent violation of sections 49-14,103.01 to 49-14,103.03 dealing with local officers interests in contracts

Class V misdemeanor
Max $100

Ethics Code: 49-14,104. Official or full-time employee of executive branch; not to represent a person or act as an expert witness

Class III misdemeanor
Max 3 mos.; $500

Ethics Code: 49-14,134. Filing a false statement or report required by code section (includes financial disclosure form)

Class IV felony

Max 5 years; $10,000

Ethics Code: Perjury before the ethics commission

Class IV felony
Max 5 years; $10,000

Criminal Code: 28-917 Bribery

Class IV felony
Max 5 years; $10,000

Criminal Code: 28-924 Official misconduct involves knowing violation of any statute or lawfully adopted rule or regulation relating to official duties

Class II misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000

Criminal Code: 28-925 Misuse of official information

Class III misdemeanor
Max 3 mos.; $500

Criminal Code: 28-926 Oppression under color of office

Class II misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000

Nevada

Ethics Code: NRS 281.553 Public officer or employee prohibited from accepting or receiving honorarium

Gross misdemeanor
Forfeiture of amount of honorarium

Criminal Code: CHAPTER 197 - CRIMES BY AND AGAINST THE EXECUTIVE POWER OF THIS STATE NRS 197.030 Asking or receiving bribe by executive or administrative officer

Category C felony
1-5 years; Max $10,000
Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230)

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.040 Asking or receiving bribe by public officer or employee.

Category C felony
1-5 years; Max $10,000
Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230)

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.060 Unlawful to agree to divide salary.

Category D felony
1-4 years; Max $5,000
Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230)

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.080 Offering reward for appointment

gross misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.110 Misconduct of public officer involves asking for unlawful compensation to perform job duties; uses state money or property for private benefit

Category E felony
1-4 years prison or probation; Max $5,000
Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230)

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.130 False report by public officer

Gross misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.120 Refusal to surrender public office

Same as above

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.140 Public officer making false certificate.

Same as above

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.150 Falsely auditing or paying claim

If claim amount is less than $250, misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000

If claim amount is greater than $250, Category D felony
1-4 years; Max $5,000

Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230)

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.170 Extortion by public officer or employee

Category D felony
1-4 years; Max $5,000 plus restitution
Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230)

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.180 Wrongful exercise of official power is performing the duties of public office without authorization

Gross misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.200 Oppression under color of office.

If physical force is used, a Category D felony
1-4 years; Max $5,000
Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230)
If no force used, misdemeanor, Max 6 mos.; $1,000

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.210 Fraudulent appropriation of property

If violation worth $250 or more, category D felony
1-4 years; Max $5,000

Forfeiture of office (see NRS 197.230)

If violation worth less than $250, misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000

Criminal Code: (Executive Branch violations) NRS 197.220 Other violations by officers involve willful disobedience of any other law regulating his position

Misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $1,000

Criminal Code: CRIMES AGAINST THE LEGISLATIVE POWER NRS 198.010 Improperly influencing member of legislative body (legislators are guilty of they solicit or accept improper influence)

Gross misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $2,000

New Hampshire

Public Officers and Employees Title: 95:1 Public Officials Barred From Certain Private Dealings (purchasing goods, services or property worth more than $200 from the state or political subdivision under which he holds office) (doesn’t apply to legislators)

Misdemeanor (Classification not stated. Penalty for Class A misdemeanor is max 1 year; $2,000. For class B misdemeanor, $1,200)

Public Officers and Employees Title: 95:1-a Public Officials Barred From Insurance Dealings ) (doesn’t apply to legislators)

Same as above

Public Officers and Employees Title: 96:1 False Certification by an officer or employee of the state ) (doesn’t apply to legislators)

Class B felony
Max 7 years; $4,000

Public Officers and Employees Title: 96:2 False Statement in connection with awarding of contracts

Class B felony
Max 7 years; $4,000

Criminal Code: Chapter 640, Corrupt Practices 640:2 Bribery in Official and Political Matters

Class B felony
Max 7 years; $4,000

Criminal Code: 640:3 Improper Influence. Public servants are guilty if they fail to report it.

Class B felony

Max 7 years; $4,000

Criminal Code: 640:4 Compensation for Past Action

Misdemeanor (Classification not stated. Penalty for Class A misdemeanor is max 1 year; $2,000. For class B misdemeanor, $1,200)

Criminal Code: 640:5 Gifts to Public Servants (public servants guilty if they accept them)

Same as above

Criminal Code: 640:6 Compensation for Services (receiving pecuniary benefit for advice or other assistance for promoting or preparing a bill, contract, claim or other proposal over which the public servant has the authority to act)

Same as above

Criminal Code: 640:7 Purchase of Public Office

Same as above

Criminal Code: Chapter 643. Abuse of Office. 643:1 Official Oppression. (Knowingly and with intent to derive personal benefit or harm another committing an unauthorized act while purporting it to be an act of office, or refraining from performing duties inherent to office)

Same as above

Criminal Code: 643:2 Misuse of Information

Same as above

New Jersey

Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found.

2C:27-2. Bribery in official and political matters

If the bribe is $200 or less, Crime of the third degree
3-5 years; Max $15,000

If bribe is more than $200, Crime of the second degree
5-10 years; Max $150,000

2C:27-9 Unlawful official business transaction where interest is involved; grading; conditions (transacting business with yourself or family or an associated business while in a public position)

Crime of the fourth degree
Max 18 mos.; Max $10,000

2C:27-10 Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior

If benefit is $200 or less, crime of the third degree
3-5 years; Max $15,000

If benefit more than $200, crime of the second degree
5-10 years; Max $150,000

2C:30-2. Official misconduct occurs when a public servant, seeking to personally benefit or to harm another, either knowingly commits an unauthorized act while purporting it to be an official act, or refrains from performing inherent job functions.

Same as above

New Mexico

Ethics Code: Chapter 10, Public Officers and Employees; Article 16, Governmental Conduct.

10-16-17 Knowing and willful violation of any provision in the Governmental Conduct Act for which another penalty is not specified. Includes: obtaining personal benefits incompatible with the public interest (10-16-3);

accepting honoraria (10-16-4.1);
using confidential information for private gain (10-16-6);
unlawful contracting (10-16-7, 10-16-8, 10-16-9);
state agencies accepting bids from people involved in setting the specifications for those bids (10-16-13)

Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000

Ethics Code: 10-16-3. Requesting a thing of value in exchange for official action

Fourth degree felony
Basic sentence of 18 mos.; Max $5,000

Ethics Code: 10-16-4. Taking an official act for the primary purpose of directly enhancing his own financial interest or financial position.

Same as above

Ethics Code: Chapter 10, Public Officers and Employees; Article 16A, Financial Disclosures. 10-16A-7. Willful violation of financial disclosure requirements.

Same as above

Ethics Code: Chapter 10, Public Officers and Employees; Article 17, Miscellaneous Provisions. 10-17-12. Willful neglect of duty involves any neglect of duty not otherwise spelled out in law.

Misdemeanor
10-60 days; $100-$500

Criminal Code: Chapter 30, Criminal Offenses; Article 23, Misconduct by Officials. 30-23-1. Demanding illegal fees involves asking for anything of value greater than that fixed or allowed by law for the execution or performance of any service

Petty Misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $500

Criminal Code: 30-23-2. Paying or receiving public money for services not rendered

Fourth degree felony
Basic sentence of 18 mos.; Max $5,000

Criminal Code: 30-23-3. Making or permitting false public voucher

Same as above

Criminal Code: 30-23-5. Unlawful speculation in claims against state involves a public official or employee buying, selling, bartering, dealing in or speculating in or with any certificate, warrant or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the state, a municipality or other political subdivision, unless such certificate, warrant or other evidence of indebtedness shall have been lawfully issued to such person in payment of his salary or in consideration for services rendered by such person for supplies furnished by him

Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000

Criminal Code: Chapter 30, Criminal Offenses; Article 24, Bribery. 30-24-2. Demanding or receiving bribe by public officer or public employee

Third degree felony
Basic sentence of 3 years; $5,000

Forfeiture of office

Criminal Code: Chapter 30, Criminal Offenses; Article 26, Interference with Public Records. 30-26-2. Refusal to surrender public record

Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000

Criminal Code: Chapter 30, Criminal Offenses; Article 26, Interference with Public Records. 30-26-1. Tampering with public records

Fourth degree felony
Basic sentence of 18 mos.; Max $5,000

New York

Ethics Code: Chapter 47, Public Officers Code, Article 4, Section 73a. Knowing and willful violation of financial disclosure statute.

It’s up to the state ethics commission as to whether this is a civil or criminal violation. If criminal, it’s a Class A misdemeanor.

Max 1 year; $1,000 or double the gain

Ethics Code: S 76. Receiving bribes by members of legislature.

Class D felony
Max 7 years; $5,000 or double the gain

Forfeiture of office, disqualification from holding future office

Ethics Code: S 77. Unlawful fees and payments (soliciting or accepting anything for doing or refusing to do an official act)

Felony
Max 10 years; $5,000

Forfeiture of office, disqualification from holding future office

Penal Code: Chapter 40, Article 195, Official Misconduct and Obstruction of Public Servants Generally 195.00 Official misconduct (when a public servant an unauthorized use of official functions or knowingly refrains from performing the duties of his job.

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 or double the gain

Penal Code: 195.20 Defrauding the government

Class E felony
Max 4 years; $5,000 or double the gain

Penal Code: Chapter 40, Article 200, Bribery Involving Public Servants and Related Offenses. 200.10 Bribe receiving in the third degree (less than $10,000

class D felony
Max 7 years; $5,000 or double the gain

Penal Code: 200.11 Bribe receiving in the second degree (more than $10,000)

class C felony
Max 15 years; $5,000 or double the gain

Penal Code: 200.12 Bribe receiving in the first degree (if action the bribe influenced involves investigation, arrest, detention, prosecution or incarceration of any person for the commission or alleged commission of a class A felony

class B felony
Max 25 years; $5,000 or double the gain

Penal Code: 200.25 Receiving reward for official misconduct in the second degree

class E felony
Max 4 years; $5,000 or double the gain

Penal Code: 200.27 Receiving reward for official misconduct in the first degree (if the misconduct involves investigation, arrest, detention, prosecution or incarceration of any person for the commission or alleged commission of a class A felony)

class C felony
Max 15 years; $5,000 or double the gain

Penal Code: 200.35 Receiving unlawful gratuities

class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 or double the gain

Penal Code: 200.45 Bribe giving for public office

class D felony
Max 7 years; $5,000 or double the gain

Penal Code: 200.50 Bribe receiving for public office

Same as above

North Carolina

Legislative Ethics Code: No criminal sanctions found.

Executive Ethics Code. Chapter 128. Offices and Public Officers. 128-4. Demanding or receiving compensation of subordinates for appointment or retention

Class 1 misdemeanor
Max 1-45 days; fine at discretion of court

Removal from office

Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 18, Embezzlement. 14-91. Embezzlement of State property by public officers and employees

If value is $100,000 or more, a Class C felony

If value is less than $1,000, a Class F felony

Unable to determine penalties

Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 29.Bribery. 14-217. Bribery of officials (giving or receiving)

Class F felony
Unable to determine penalties

Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 31.Misconduct in Public Office. 14-228. Buying and selling offices

Class I felony
Unable to determine penalties

Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 31.Misconduct in Public Office. 14-229. Acting as officer before qualifying as such

Class 1 misdemeanor
Max 1-45 days; fine at discretion of court

Forfeiture of office

Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 31.Misconduct in Public Office. 14-230. Willfully failing to discharge duties

Class 1 misdemeanor
Max 1-45 days; fine at discretion of court

Forfeiture of office in certain circumstances

Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 31.Misconduct in Public Office. 14-231. Failing to make reports and discharge other duties

Class 1 misdemeanor
Max 1-45 days; fine at discretion of court

Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 31.Misconduct in Public Office. 14-232. Swearing falsely to official reports (county officials)

Same as above

Criminal Code: Chapter 14, Criminal Law; Article 31.Misconduct in Public Office. 14-234. Public officers or employees benefiting from public contracts; exceptions

Same as above

Criminal Code: 14-234.1. Misuse of confidential information

Same as above

Criminal Code: 14-247. Private use of publicly owned vehicle; 14-248. Obtaining repairs and supplies for private vehicle at expense of State

Class 2 misdemeanors
Max 1-30 days; $1,000

North Dakota

Elections Code. Title 16, Elections 16.1-09-07. Intentional violation of statement of economic interest statutes

Class B misdemeanor
Max 30 days; $1,000

Forfeiture of office

State Government. Chapter 54-03, Legislative Assembly. 54-03-17. Contempt.

Arresting a member or officer of the legislature in violation of the member's or officer's privilege from arrest.
Disorderly conduct in the immediate view of the house and directly tending to interrupt its proceedings.
Refusing to attend and be examined as a witness either before the house, or a committee thereof, or before any person authorized to take testimony in legislative proceedings.
Giving or offering a bribe to a member or attempting by menace or other corrupt means or device, directly or indirectly, to control or influence a member in giving the member's vote or to prevent the member giving the same.

Class A misdemeanor
Max 30 days

State Government: General Provisions, Chapter 54-06. 54-06-12. Publishing false statements - Penalty.

Class C felony
Max 5 years; $5,000

Criminal Code: 12.1-12 Bribery and Unlawful Influence of Public Servants, 12.1-12-01. Bribery.

Same as above

Criminal Code: 12.1-12-02. Illegal influence between legislators or between legislators and governor. Violations of the provisions of section 9 of article IV (trading votes) or section 10 of article V of the Constitution of North Dakota (trading official actions or bribes)

Same as above

Criminal Code: 12.1-12-03. Unlawful compensation for assistance in government matters. (compensation for advice in drafting a bill, contract or claim on a matter on which the public servant will have to take official action, compensation to refrain from official action, compensation for services not rendered.)

Class A misdemeanor
1 year; $2,000

Criminal Code: 12.1-12-04. Trading in public office and political endorsement (for appointments or nominations)

Same as above

Criminal Code: 12.1-13 Confidential Information - Conflict of Interest - Impersonation 12.1-13-01. Disclosure of confidential information provided to government.

Class C felony
Max 5 years; $5,000

Criminal Code: 12.1-13-02. Speculating or wagering on official action or information.

Class A misdemeanor
1 year; $2,000

Criminal Code: 12.1-13-03. Public servant's interest in public contracts.

Same as above

Criminal Code: 12.1-14 Official Oppression - Elections - Civil Rights

Same as above

Ohio

Ethics Code: Title 1; State Government, Chapter 102, Public Officers-Ethics. 102.99. Failure to file a statement of financial disclosure; Accepting unlawful gifts from lobbyists

Misdemeanor of the fourth degree
Max 30 days; $250

Ethics Code: Title 1; State Government, Chapter 102, Public Officers-Ethics. 102.99. Filing a false financial disclosure statement; improperly representing others before government; 102.04; improperly contracting with government

Misdemeanor of the first degree
180 days; $1,000

Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Offenses Against Justice and Public Administration, 2921.02. Bribery

Felony of the third degree
1-5 years; Max $10,000
forever disqualified from holding public office

Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Compounding. 2921.24. Disclosure of confidential information.

Misdemeanor of the fourth degree
Max 30 days; $250

Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Peculation and Dereliction, 2921.41. Theft in office; restitution; withholding of retirement benefits

Felony of the fifth degree if under $500
6-12 mos.; Max $2,000

Felony of the fourth degree if $500-$5,000
6-18 mos.; Max $5,000

Felony of the third degree if more than $5,000
1-5 years; Max $10,000

Disqualification from holding office in all cases. Retirement benefits taken for restitution

Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Peculation and Dereliction, 2921.42. Having an unlawful interest in a public contract: authorizing contracts in which the public officer, a member of his or her family, or an associated business has an interest.

Felony of the fourth degree
6-18 mos.; Max $5,000

Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Peculation and Dereliction, 2921.42. Having an unlawful interest in a public contract: occupying a position of profit in the prosecution of a public contract authorized by him or by a legislative body, commission, or board of which he was a member at the time of authorization, unless the contract was let by competitive bidding to the lowest and best bidder; having an interest in the profits or benefits of a public contract entered into by or for the use of the political subdivision or governmental agency or instrumentality with which he is connected; having an interest in the profits or benefits of a public contract that is not let by competitive bidding if required by law and that involves more than $150.

Misdemeanor of the first degree
Max 180 days; $1,000

Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Peculation and Dereliction, 2921.44. Dereliction of duty. (D) No public official of the state shall recklessly create a deficiency, incur a liability, or expend a greater sum than is appropriated by the general assembly for the use in any one year of the department, agency, or institution of the state with which the public official is connected. (E) No public servant shall recklessly fail to perform a duty expressly imposed by law with respect to the public servant's office, or recklessly do any act expressly forbidden by law with respect to the public servant's office.

Misdemeanor of the second degree
Max 90 days; $750

Criminal Code: Title XXIX, Crimes-Procedure; Chapter 2921, Peculation and Dereliction, 2921.45. Interfering with civil rights. No public servant, under color of his office, employment, or authority, shall knowingly deprive, or conspire or attempt to deprive any person of a constitutional or statutory right.

Misdemeanor of the first degree
Max 180 days; $1,000

Oklahoma

Ethics Code: No ethics code could be located.

Criminal Code: 21-309. Soliciting bribes, Trading votes, occurs when any member of the Legislature asks, receives or agrees to receive any bribe upon any understanding that his official vote, opinion, judgment or action shall be influenced thereby, or shall be given in any manner or upon any particular side of any question or matter upon which he may be required to act in his official capacity, or who gives, or offers or promises to give any official vote in consideration that another member of the Legislature shall give any such vote, either upon the same or another question

Felony
Max 10 years; $5,000
Forfeiture of office, disqualification from future office

Criminal Code: 21-318. Bribery occurs when a person, firm, or member of a firm, corporation, or association gives or offers any money, position or thing of value to any member of the State Legislature to influence him to work or to vote for any proposition, or when a member of the State Legislature accepts any money, position, promise, or reward or thing of value for his work or vote upon any bill, resolution or measure before either house of the Legislature

Felony

2-5 years; $1,000-$5,000
Forfeiture of office, disqualification from future office

Criminal Code: 21-321. Member of legislature soliciting or securing employment with state department or institution for another, when the department is funded through legislative appropriation

Felony

1-5 years; $100-$1,000

Forfeiture of office

Criminal Code: 21-341. Embezzlement and false accounts by state officers

Felony
1-20 years; Max $500
Forfeiture of office, disqualification from future office

Criminal Code: 21-343. Other violation of official conduct occurs when a state officer willfully disobeys any provisions of law regulating his official conduct, in cases other than those specified

Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $500

Criminal Code: 21-344. Fraud by officer authorized to sell, lease or make contract

Misdemeanor

Max 1 year; $500

Criminal Code: 21-360. Coercing political participation of state employees.

Felony
Max 2 years; $10,000

Oregon

Ethics Code: Chapter 244, Government Standards and Practices; Public Officers and Employees. 244.055 Filing false statements of financial disclosure required of the State Treasurer and certain other officials

Class C felony
Max 5 years; $125,000

Criminal Code: Chapter 162, Offenses Against the State and Public Justice, 162.025 Bribe receiving

Class B felony
Max 10 years; $250,000

Criminal Code: Chapter 162, Offenses Against the State and Public Justice, 162.117 Public investment fraud

Same as above

Criminal Code: Chapter 162, Offenses Against the State and Public Justice, 162.405 Official misconduct in the second degree is knowingly violating any statute relating to the office of the person

Class C misdemeanor
Max 30 days; $1,250

Criminal Code: Chapter 162, Offenses Against the State and Public Justice, 162.415 Official misconduct in the first degree is knowingly failing to perform a duty inherent in the office or performing an unauthorized act

Class A misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $6,250

Criminal Code: Chapter 162, Offenses Against the State and Public Justice, 162.425 Misuse of confidential information

Class B misdemeanor
Max 6 mos.; $2,500

Pennsylvania

Ethics Code: Title 65, Public Officers, Chapter 11 Ethics Standards and Financial Disclosure. 1109. Penalties. Under 1103(a), it is unlawful to engage in conduct that constitutes a conflict of interest, and under 1103(b), it is unlawful to accept improper influence.

Felony
Max 5 years; $10,000

Ethics Code: Title 65, Public Officers, Chapter 11 Ethics Standards and Financial Disclosure.1109(b)

Improperly representing another before a state agency;
Accepting an honorarium
Improperly contracting with the state;
Vote on a matter in which there is a conflict of interest;
Improperly files or does not file a statement of economic interest

Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000 (Anyone who gains financially from a violation must pay three times the gain.)

Ethics Code: Title 65, Public Officers, Chapter 11 Ethics Standards and Financial Disclosure. 1109(e) Willfully affirming or swearing falsely in regard to any material matter before an ethics commission proceeding

Felony
Max 5 years; $5,000

Criminal Code: Title 18, Crimes and Offenses; Chapter 47, Bribery and Corrupt Influence. 4701. Bribery in official and political matters

Felony of the third degree

Rhode Island

Ethics Code: Title 36. Public Officers and Employees; Chapter 36-14 Code of Ethics.36-14-19 Penalties. Willful violation of the chapter. Prohibited acts include, under 36-14-5:

Having an interest in conflict with official duties;
Disclosing confidential information;
Representing another before his or her employing agency;
Acting as an expert witness before employing agency;
Violating post-employment restrictions;
Soliciting or accepting things of value based on an understanding that it will influence his or her official action;
Entering into contracts with the state unless through open, competitive bidding;
Threatening a witness appearing before the state ethics commission;

Under 36-14-17, public officials must file statements of economic interest.

Misdemeanor
Max 1 year; $1,000

Criminal Code: Title 11; Criminal Offenses; Chapter 11-17, Bribery;