New York § 132 - 132Retaking of an escaped incarcerated individual
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§ 132. 132Retaking of an escaped incarcerated individual
§ 132. Retaking of an escaped incarcerated individual. If an incarcerated individual escapes from a correctional facility, he or she may be arrested and returned by the superintendent or by an officer or employee of the department or by any peace officer, acting pursuant to his or her special duties, or police officer without a warrant; or a magistrate may cause such escaped incarcerated individual to be arrested and held in custody until he or she can be removed to a correctional facility, as in the case of a commitment. Rewards for the taking of such escaped incarcerated individuals may be provided for by the rules of the department.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 132 ("132Retaking of an escaped incarcerated individual") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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