§ 14-255. Escape of working prisoners from custody.

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Prison Breach andPrisoners.

§ 14‑255.  Escape ofworking prisoners from custody.

If any prisoner removed fromthe local confinement facility or satellite jail/work release unit of a countypursuant to G.S. 162‑58 shall escape from the person having him incustody or the person supervising him, he shall be guilty of a Class 1misdemeanor. (1876‑7, c. 196, s. 4; Code, s. 3455; Rev., s.3658; C.S., s. 4403; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 841, s. 2; 1993, c. 539, s.158; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 1997‑443, s. 19.25(r).)