Idaho · Idaho Statutes — Title 18, Crimes and Punishments

Idaho Code (Crimes) § 18-2505: Escape by one charged with, convicted of, or on probation for a felony — Escape by a juvenile from custody

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person confined in a correctional facility or in custody who escapes or attempts to escape, or leaves a court-ordered restricted area without permission, commits a felony. Juveniles charged with felony-level offenses who escape from juvenile detention face felony proceedings.

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