Kentucky Statutes 520.020 – Escape in the first degree
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(1) A person is guilty of escape in the first degree when he escapes from custody or a detention facility by the use of force or threat of force against another person.
(2) Escape in the first degree is a Class C felony.
For details, see § 532.060
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 170, effective January 1, 1975.
(2) Escape in the first degree is a Class C felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | between 5 and 10 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 520.020
- Custody: means restraint by a public servant pursuant to a lawful arrest, detention, or an order of court for law enforcement purposes, but does not include supervision of probation or parole or constraint incidental to release on bail. See Kentucky Statutes 520.010
- Detention facility: means any building and its premises used for the confinement of a person:
(a) Charged with or convicted of an offense. See Kentucky Statutes 520.010 - 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
Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 170, effective January 1, 1975.