Illinois Compiled Statutes 730 ILCS 5/5-8A-4.1 – Escape
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(a) A person charged with a felony, or charged with an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a felony, conditionally released from the supervising authority through an electronic monitoring or home detention program, who knowingly escapes or leaves from the geographic boundaries of an electronic monitoring or home detention program with the intent to evade prosecution is guilty of a Class 3 felony.
(b) A person charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor, or charged with an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a misdemeanor, conditionally released from the supervising authority through an electronic monitoring or home detention program, who knowingly escapes or leaves from the geographic boundaries of an electronic monitoring or home detention program with the intent to evade prosecution is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-30, § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-40 and § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-60
(c) A person who violates this Section while armed with a dangerous weapon is guilty of a Class 1 felony.
(b) A person charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor, or charged with an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a misdemeanor, conditionally released from the supervising authority through an electronic monitoring or home detention program, who knowingly escapes or leaves from the geographic boundaries of an electronic monitoring or home detention program with the intent to evade prosecution is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 felony | between 4 and 15 years | up to $25,000 |
| Class 3 felony | between 2 and 5 years | up to $25,000 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,500 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 730 ILCS 5/5-8A-4.1
- Electronic monitoring: means the monitoring of an inmate, person, or offender with an electronic device both within and outside of their home under the terms and conditions established by the supervising authority. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 730 ILCS 5/5-8A-2
- Home detention: means the confinement of a person convicted or charged with an offense to his or her place of residence under the terms and conditions established by the supervising authority. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 730 ILCS 5/5-8A-2
- Supervising authority: means the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, probation department, a Chief Judge's office, pretrial services division or department, sheriff, superintendent of municipal house of corrections or any other officer or agency charged with authorizing and supervising electronic monitoring and home detention. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 730 ILCS 5/5-8A-2
(c) A person who violates this Section while armed with a dangerous weapon is guilty of a Class 1 felony.