Escape in the Third Degree

Pursuant to RCW 9A.76.130, a person may be charged with Escape in the third degree is he or she escapes from custody or knowingly violates the terms of an electronic monitoring program. When deciding whether or not to charge an individual with third degree escape, a prosecutor may consider a variety of factors including whether an individual has been arrested but not charged at the time of the escape and whether the escape resulted in more than momentary freedom.

Classification: Escape in the third degree is a misdemeanor if the accused has no prior escape convictions, a gross misdemeanor if the accused has one prior escape conviction and a class C felony if the accused has two or more prior escape convictions.

• A misdemeanor carries up to a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
• A gross misdemeanor carries up to a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine.
• A class C felony carries up to a maximum 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

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