District Of Columbia § 22-2601 - Escape from institution or officer.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 22-2601 — Escape from institution or officer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-2601. Escape from institution or officer.
22-2601No person shall escape or attempt to escape from:
Any penal or correctional institution or facility in which that person is confined pursuant to an order issued by a court of the District of Columbia;
The lawful custody of an officer or employee of the District of Columbia or of the United States: or
An institution or facility, whether located in the District of Columbia or elsewhere, in which a person committed to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services is placed.
Any person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both, said sentence to begin, if the person is an escaped prisoner, upon the expiration of the original sentence or disposition for the offense for which he or she was confined, committed, or in custody at the time of his or her escape.
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Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 22-2601
What does D.C. Code § 22-2601 cover?
Section 22-2601 ("Escape from institution or officer.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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