Kentucky Statutes 520.015 – Attempting to escape from penitentiary
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(1) A person is guilty of attempting to escape from the penitentiary when he: (a) Conceals himself within the walls of the penitentiary; or
(b) Attempts to scale the enclosure surrounding the penitentiary; or
For details, see § 532.060
(c) Flees from whatever bounds he may be assigned, whether under guard or as a trusty; or
(d) Escapes from a locked cell, dormitory, hospital or other lockup in the penitentiary; or
(e) Escapes from one part of the penitentiary to another; or
(f) Does any other act in furtherance of an escape from the penitentiary; or
(g) Does any act or omission constituting criminal attempt under KRS § 506.010. (2) Attempting to escape from the penitentiary is a Class D felony.
(3) No penalty provision of KRS § 506.010 shall apply to an offense committed under this section.
Effective: July 13, 1984
History: Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 111, sec. 166, effective July 13, 1984. — Created
1982 Ky. Acts ch. 405, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1982.
(b) Attempts to scale the enclosure surrounding the penitentiary; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 520.015
- Escape: means departure from custody or the detention facility in which a person is held or detained when the departure is unpermitted, or failure to return to custody or detention following a temporary leave granted for a specific purpose or for a limited period. See Kentucky Statutes 520.010
(c) Flees from whatever bounds he may be assigned, whether under guard or as a trusty; or
(d) Escapes from a locked cell, dormitory, hospital or other lockup in the penitentiary; or
(e) Escapes from one part of the penitentiary to another; or
(f) Does any other act in furtherance of an escape from the penitentiary; or
(g) Does any act or omission constituting criminal attempt under KRS § 506.010. (2) Attempting to escape from the penitentiary is a Class D felony.
(3) No penalty provision of KRS § 506.010 shall apply to an offense committed under this section.
Effective: July 13, 1984
History: Amended 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 111, sec. 166, effective July 13, 1984. — Created
1982 Ky. Acts ch. 405, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1982.