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

Attorney's Note

Under the Alaska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class C felonyup to 5 yearsup to $50,000
For details, see Alaska Stat. § 12.55.125

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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 11.56.320

  • state: means the State of Alaska unless applied to the different parts of the United States and in the latter case it includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(1) removes oneself from official detention during any lawful movement or activity incident to confinement within a correctional facility for a misdemeanor;
(2) violates Alaska Stat. § 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 Alaska Stat. Chapter 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.