Idaho § 18-2502 - Officers assisting in escape
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-2502 — Officers assisting in escape, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-2502. Officers assisting in escape
Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, peace officer, correctional officer or other employee of a correctional facility, as defined in section 18-101A , Idaho Code, including a private correctional facility, who fraudulently contrives, procures, aids, connives at, or voluntarily permits the escape of any prisoner in custody, is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison not exceeding ten (10) years, and fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Every such officer or person who negligently suffers such escape is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[18-2502, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 896; am. 2000, ch. 272, sec. 5, p. 790.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-2502
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-2502 cover?
Section 18-2502 ("Officers assisting in escape") 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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