Every juror or person drawn or summoned as a juror:
Who either; makes any promise or agreement to give a verdict or decision for or against any party
Willfully and corruptly permits any communications to be made to him
Receives any book, paper, instrument, or information relating to any cause or matter pending before him, except according to the regular course of proceedings
Is punishable by a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or by imprisonment in the state prison." (96 PC)