§ 5-54-118 - Furnishing implement for unauthorized departure.

5-54-118. Furnishing implement for unauthorized departure.

(a) A person commits the offense of furnishing an implement for unauthorized departure if, with the purpose of facilitating an unauthorized departure, he or she:

(1) Introduces an implement for unauthorized departure into the Arkansas State Hospital or a youth services program; or

(2) Provides a person detained in the Arkansas State Hospital or a youth services program with an implement for unauthorized departure.

(b) (1) Furnishing an implement for unauthorized departure is a Class C felony if the implement furnished is a deadly weapon.

(2) Otherwise, furnishing an implement for unauthorized departure is a Class A misdemeanor.