13-2405. Compounding; classification


A. A person commits compounding if such person knowingly accepts or agrees to
accept any pecuniary benefit as consideration for:


1. Refraining from seeking prosecution of an offense; or


2. Refraining from reporting to law enforcement authorities the commission or
suspected commission of any offense or information relating to the offense.


B. Subsection A shall apply in all cases except those which are compromised by
leave of court as provided by law.


C. Compounding is a class 6 felony if the crime compounded is a felony. If the
crime compounded is not a felony, compounding is a class 3 misdemeanor.