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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Every person who rescues, or attempts to rescue, or aids another person in rescuing or attempting to rescue, any prisoner from any prison, or from any officer or person having him in lawful custody, is punishable as follows:
(1) If such prisoner was in custody upon a conviction of felony punishable by death, by imprisonment in the state prison not less than one (1) nor more than fourteen (14) years.
(2) If such prisoner was in custody upon a conviction of any other felony, by imprisonment in the state prison not less than six (6) months nor more than five (5) years.
(3) If such prisoner was in custody upon a charge of felony, by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one (1) year.
(4) If such prisoner was in custody, otherwise than upon a charge or conviction of felony, by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six (6) months.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Idaho Statutes Title 18. Crimes and Punishments § 18-2501. Rescuing prisoners - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/id/title-18-crimes-and-punishments/id-st-sect-18-2501/
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