Tennessee § 39-16-608 - Implements for escape.
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§ 39-16-608. Implements for escape.
It is unlawful for any person, with intent to facilitate escape, to introduce into a penal institution, or provide an inmate with, anything that may be useful for the inmate's escape. A violation of this section is a Class D felony. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1. Cross-References. Criminal responsibility for conduct of another, § 39-11-402 . Criminal responsibility for facilitation of felony, § 39-11-403 . Escape, penal institution defined, § 39-16-601 . Parties to offenses, § 39-11-401 . Penalty for Class D felony, § 40-35-111 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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