Arizona § 13-2504 - Escape in the first degree; classification
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2504 — Escape in the first degree; classification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-2504. Escape in the first degree; classification
A. A person commits escape in the first degree by knowingly:
1. Escaping or attempting to escape from custody or a juvenile secure care facility, a juvenile detention facility or an adult correctional facility by either of the following:
(a) Using or threatening the use of physical force against another person.
(b) Using or threatening to use a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument against another person.
2. Escaping from an adult correctional facility.
B. Escape in the first degree is a class 4 felony, and the sentence imposed for a violation of this section shall run consecutively to any sentence of imprisonment for which the person was confined, to any confinement in a secure care facility or to any term of community supervision for the sentence including probation, parole, work furlough or any other release.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-2504
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-2504 cover?
Section 13-2504 ("Escape in the first degree; classification") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 13-2504?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 13-2504 apply to my situation?
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