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A.R.S. § 13-2503 — Escape in the second degree; classification

Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 25: Escape and Related Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-2503

Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.

A.R.S. § 13-2503Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits escape in the second degree by knowingly: 1. Escaping or attempting to escape from a juvenile secure care facility or a juvenile detention facility; or 2. Escaping or attempting to escape from custody imposed as a result of having been arrested for, charged with or found guilty of a felony; or 3. Escaping or attempting to escape from the Arizona state hospital if the person was committed to the hospital for treatment pursuant to section 8-291.09, 13-502, 13-3992, 13-4507, 13-4512 or 31-226 or rule 11 of the Arizona rules of criminal procedure; or 4. Escaping or attempting to escape from the Arizona state hospital if the person was committed to the hospital for treatment pursuant to title 36, chapter 37. 5. Attempting to escape from an adult correctional facility. B. Escape in the second degree pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 1, 2, 4 or 5 of this section is a class 5 felony, and the sentence imposed for a violation of this section shall run consecutively to any sentence of imprisonment for which the person was confined or to any term of community supervision for the sentence including probation, parole, work furlough or any other release. Escape in the second degree pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 3 of this section is a class 2 misdemeanor.

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Questions this section answers

Is escape in the second degree a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: escape in the second degree ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-2503.

Escape from juvenile secure care or detention facility: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2503B) · Escape from felony custody: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2503B) · Escape from Arizona state hospital (title 36, chapter 37 commitment): Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2503B) · Attempted escape from adult correctional facility: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-2503B) · Escape from Arizona state hospital (criminal commitment): Class 2 Misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 13-2503B)

Which Arizona statute covers escape in the second degree?

Escape in the second degree is governed by A.R.S. § 13-2503 (Escape in the second degree; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.