8.1.1.210 Escape

Any person who, being in the lawful custody of a Law Enforcement Officer, shall unlawfully remove himself from official detention to escape or who shall permit or assist another person to escape from lawful custody or who shall fail to return to official detention following leave granted for a specific purpose or a limited time (excluding probation, parole or release on bail) shall be guilty of the offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to confinement for a period not to exceed six (6) months or to pay a fine not to exceed $500.00 or both, with costs.