(1) A person is guilty of escape in the third degree if he or she:
(a) Escapes from custody; or
(b) Knowingly violates the terms of an electronic monitoring program.
(2) Escape in the third degree is a misdemeanor, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.
(3)(a) If the person has one prior conviction for escape in the third degree, escape in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor.
(b) If the person has two or more prior convictions for escape in the third degree, escape in the third degree is a class C felony.
[ 2015 c 287 § 11; 2011 c 336 § 403; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.76.130.]
NOTES:
Term of escaped prisoner recaptured: RCW 9.31.090.