Missouri Revised Statutes













Chapter 575

Offenses Against the Administration of Justice

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Section 575.230.1

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August 28, 2015

Beginning January 1, 2017--Aiding escape of a prisoner--penalties.

575.230. 1. A person commits the offense of aiding escape of a

prisoner if he or she:



(1) Introduces into any place of confinement any deadly weapon or

dangerous instrument, or other thing adapted or designed for use in making

an escape, with the purpose of facilitating the escape of any prisoner

confined therein, or of facilitating the commission of any other offense;

or



(2) Assists or attempts to assist any prisoner who is being held in

custody or confinement for the purpose of effecting the prisoner's escape

from custody or confinement.



2. The offense of aiding escape of a prisoner is a class A

misdemeanor, unless committed by introducing a deadly weapon or dangerous

instrument into a place of confinement or aiding escape of a prisoner being

held in custody or confinement on the basis of a felony charge or

conviction, in which case it is a class B felony.



(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2001 H.B. 144 & 46, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)



Effective 1-01-17





2001

1991



2001



575.230. 1. A person commits the crime of aiding escape of a prisoner if

the person:



(1) Introduces into any place of confinement any deadly weapon or

dangerous instrument, or other thing adapted or designed for use in making an

escape, with the purpose of facilitating the escape of any prisoner confined

therein, or of facilitating the commission of any other crime; or



(2) Assists or attempts to assist any prisoner who is being held in

custody or confinement for the purpose of effecting the prisoner's escape

from custody or confinement.



2. Aiding escape of a prisoner by introducing a deadly weapon or

dangerous instrument into a place of confinement is a class B felony. Aiding

escape of a prisoner being held in custody or confinement on the basis of a

felony charge or conviction is a class B felony. Otherwise, aiding escape of

a prisoner is a class A misdemeanor.



1991



575.230. 1. A person commits the crime of aiding escape of

a prisoner if he:



(1) Introduces into any place of confinement any deadly

weapon or dangerous instrument, or other thing adapted or

designed for use in making an escape, with the purpose of

facilitating the escape of any prisoner confined therein, or of

facilitating the commission of any other crime; or



(2) Assists or attempts to assist any prisoner who is being

held in custody or confinement for the purpose of effecting the

prisoner's escape from custody or confinement.



2. Aiding escape of a prisoner by introducing a deadly

weapon or dangerous instrument into a place of confinement is a

class B felony. Aiding escape of a prisoner being held in

custody or confinement on the basis of a felony charge or

conviction is a class D felony. Otherwise, aiding escape of a

prisoner is a class A misdemeanor.



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