§ 944.40, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 944. STATE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM
Escapes; penalty.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Any prisoner confined in, or released on furlough from, any prison, jail, contractor-operated correctional facility, road camp, or other penal institution, whether operated by the state, a county, or a municipality, or operated under a contract with the state, a county, or a municipality, working upon the public roads, or being transported to or from a place of confinement who escapes or attempts to escape from such confinement commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. The punishment of imprisonment imposed under this section shall run consecutive to any former sentence imposed upon any prisoner.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 38, ch. 57-121; s. 1, ch. 65-224; s. 1, ch. 69-332; s. 1170, ch. 71-136; s. 5, ch. 99-271; s. 54, ch. 2019-167; s. 21, ch. 2024-84.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 775.084
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 944.40
- § 934.07, Fla. Stat.Authorization for interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications.Printed as s. 944.40
- § 944.105, Fla. Stat.Contractual arrangements with contractor-operated entities for operation and maintenance of correctional facilities and supervision of inmates.Printed as s. 944.40
- § 945.092, Fla. Stat.Limits on work-release and minimum security custody for persons who have committed the crime of escape.Printed as
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