West Virginia § 62-14-5 - 62-14-5. Escape of prisoner while in temporary custody.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 62-14-5 — 62-14-5. Escape of prisoner while in temporary custody., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-14-5. 62-14-5. Escape of prisoner while in temporary custody.
Escape or attempt to escape from custody, whether within or without this state, while in the temporary custody of an authority of another state acting pursuant to the agreement on detainers shall constitute an offense against the laws of this state to the same extent and degree as an escape from the institution in which the prisoner was confined immediately prior to having been released to temporary custody and shall be punishable in the same manner as an escape or attempt to escape from said institution.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 62-14-5
What does West Virginia Code § 62-14-5 cover?
Section 62-14-5 ("62-14-5. Escape of prisoner while in temporary custody.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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