Maine statute
17-A M.R.S. § 756 — Aiding escape
Current through First Special Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature (current through October 1, 2025)
Part of Chapter 31: Offenses Against Public Administration, Maine Revised Statutes.
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Full text of 17-A M.R.S. § 756
Statutory text current through the First Special Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature (current through October 1, 2025). This publication reproduces the statutory text of the Maine Revised Statutes from the Revisor of Statutes' official published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Maine and has not been certified by the Secretary of State.
1. A person is guilty of aiding escape if, with the intent to aid another person to violate section 755:
A. The person conveys or attempts to convey to the other person any tool or other thing that may be used to facilitate a violation of section 755. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime;
A-1. The person conveys or attempts to convey to the other person a dangerous weapon. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime;
B. The person furnishes plans, information or other assistance to the other person. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or
C. The person whose official duties include maintaining persons in official custody, as defined in section 755, subsection 3, permits such violation or an attempt at such violation. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime.
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4. A person may not be indicted or charged in an information with both a violation of this section and as an accomplice to a violation of section 755.
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