Extortion

Extortion definition and consequences.

Using intimidation or the threat of violence to obtain money, information, or anything else of value from another person.

Refer to Theft if the police report does not support the charge of extortion.

Refer to Material/Image, Obscene if extortion is an attempt to get sexual activity or images from another person.

Seek Restitution

This infraction requires a police report with the charge of "Extortion".*

Consequences/Disposition

Elementary

Kindergarten to 3rd

• Utilize intervention strategies
• Do not exceed maximum consequences for 4th-5th Grade.
• General practice for K-3 is a suspension of no more than 3 days for a single incident and no referral to hearing.
• Additional consequences allowed with Associate approval

4th-5th

• Utilize intervention strategies
• 1st Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension & School Contract
• 2nd Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

Middle/High

• Utilize intervention strategies
• 1st Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension & School Contract
• 2nd Violation - Up to Long-term Suspension Hearing

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Updated as of July 2026