Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:110: Simple escape; aggravated escape
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines simple escape and aggravated escape as crimes. Simple escape includes unauthorized departure from lawful confinement or custody, failure to return from work release or furlough, or tampering with electronic monitoring. Penalties range from six months to five years imprisonment depending on the type of escape.
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