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Alaska Statutes Title 11. Criminal Law § 11.56.320. Escape in the third degree

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) One commits the crime of escape in the third degree if one

(1) removes oneself from official detention during any lawful movement or activity incident to confinement within a correctional facility for a misdemeanor;

(2) violates AS 11.56.335 or 11.56.340 and leaves or attempts to leave the state;

(3) while under official detention for a misdemeanor,

(A) removes, tampers with, or disables the electronic monitoring equipment; or

(B) without prior authorization, leaves one's residence or other place designated by the commissioner of corrections or the commissioner of family and community services for service by electronic monitoring; or

(4) while on release under AS 12.30,

(A) removes, tampers with, or disables the electronic monitoring equipment; or

(B) without prior authorization, leaves one's residence or other place designated by a judicial officer as a condition of release.

(b) Escape in the third degree is a class C felony.

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