Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 421–440)

KRS (Crim. Proc.) § 440.490: Escape -- Punishment

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Escape from custody in another state under an interstate detainer agreement is treated as escape from confinement in this state and punished under applicable escape and criminal statutes.

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