Idaho § 18-2508
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-2508, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-2508.
persons committed to public institutions - Enticing to escape or harboring unlawful. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly entice the escape of or harbor any person committed to or confined in any institution maintained by the state for the treatment, education or welfare of persons committed to or confined therein.
(2) Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding one (1) year, or both.
[18-2508, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 897; am. 2019, ch. 146, sec. 1, p. 497.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-2508
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-2508 cover?
Section 18-2508 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.
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