Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
PEN Penal |
Part THREE. SPECIFIC OFFENSES |
Title L. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION |
Article 205. ESCAPE AND OTHER OFFENSES RELATING TO CUSTODY |
Section 205.17. Absconding from temporary release in the first degree
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A person is guilty of absconding from temporary release in the first degree when having been released from confinement in a correctional institution under the jurisdiction of the state department of correctional services or a facility under the jurisdiction of the state division for youth to participate in a program of temporary release, he intentionally fails to return to the institution or facility of his confinement at or before the time prescribed for his return. Absconding from temporary release in the first degree is a class E felony. * NB Expires September 1, 2011