Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 9A, Criminal Code

RCW Title 9A § 9A.76.120: Escape in the second degree

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Escape in the second degree is a class C felony. A person commits this offense by knowingly escaping from a detention facility, escaping from custody while charged with a felony, or leaving Washington without court authorization while under conditional release for certain offenses.

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