Idaho § 18-2501 - Rescuing prisoners
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-2501 — Rescuing prisoners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-2501. Rescuing prisoners
Every person who rescues, or attempts to rescue, or aids another person in rescuing or attempting to rescue, any prisoner from any prison, or from any officer or person having him in lawful custody, is punishable as follows:
(1) If such prisoner was in custody upon a conviction of felony punishable by death, by imprisonment in the state prison not less than one (1) nor more than fourteen (14) years.
(2) If such prisoner was in custody upon a conviction of any other felony, by imprisonment in the state prison not less than six (6) months nor more than five (5) years.
(3) If such prisoner was in custody upon a charge of felony, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one (1) year.
(4) If such prisoner was in custody, otherwise than upon a charge or conviction of felony, by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six (6) months.
[18-2501, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 896; am. 2006, ch. 71, sec. 7, p. 219.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-2501
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-2501 cover?
Section 18-2501 ("Rescuing prisoners") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 18-2501?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 18-2501 apply to my situation?
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