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Definition: The departure of a prisoner from lawful custody. Escape from a state correctional facility is a second-degree felony. Escape using violence or threats is a first-degree felony.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 944.40 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Escape in Florida
The departure of a prisoner from lawful custody. Escape from a state correctional facility is a second-degree felony. Escape using violence or threats is a first-degree felony.
How This Relates to Bail
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