Arkansas § 5-54-111 - Second degree escape.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-54-111 — Second degree escape., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-54-111. Second degree escape.
A person commits the offense of second degree escape if he or she: At any time, including from the point of departure from confinement to the return to confinement, uses or threatens to use physical force in escaping from custody; Having been found guilty of a felony, escapes from custody; Escapes from a correctional facility; Escapes from a juvenile detention facility; or Escapes from a youth services program. Second degree escape is a Class B felony if, at the time of the escape, the person is in the custody of: The Division of Correction; The Division of Community Correction; or A law enforcement agency. Otherwise second degree escape is a Class D felony.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-54-111
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-54-111 cover?
Section 5-54-111 ("Second degree escape.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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 Arkansas § 5-54-111?
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