Section 9A.76.130. Escape in the third degree.  


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  • (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.
    NOTES:
    Term of escaped prisoner recaptured: RCW 9.31.090.