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AZ HB2790
Bill
Status
5/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
David Cook
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AI Summary
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Adds new subsection 5 to escape in the second degree making "attempting to escape from an adult correctional facility" a class 5 felony with consecutive sentencing.
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Distinguishes between "attempting to escape" (class 5 felony) and "escaping" (class 4 felony) from adult correctional facilities under escape in the first degree provisions.
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Adds new subsection 2 to escape in the first degree making "escaping from an adult correctional facility" (without force or weapons) a class 4 felony with consecutive sentencing.
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Restructures escape in the first degree to specify that using or threatening physical force or deadly weapons/dangerous instruments applies when escaping from custody or any type of detention/correctional facility.
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Requires sentences for escape convictions to run consecutively to any sentence of imprisonment, secure care facility confinement, or community supervision terms including probation and parole.
Legislative Description
Prisoners; escape; classification
Classification
Last Action
Chapter 361
5/12/2021