Section 9-402 - Harboring fugitive.
§ 9-402. Harboring fugitive.
(a) Scope of section.- This section does not apply if the warrant is for a traffic offense.
(b) Prohibited - To prevent arrest.- A person may not harbor a fugitive to prevent the fugitive's discovery or arrest after:
(1) being notified, or otherwise knowing, that a felony warrant was issued for the arrest of the fugitive; and
(2) being notified that harboring the fugitive is a crime.
(c) Same - To avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement.- A person may not knowingly harbor a fugitive who is avoiding:
(1) prosecution;
(2) custody; or
(3) confinement after conviction of a felony.
(d) Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 268F; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]