TCA 40-31-104
Escape from temporary custody
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
If a prisoner escapes from temporary custody during an interstate transfer, they can be charged with escape in the state where the escape occurred, in addition to their original charges.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
Any prisoner released to temporary custody under the provisions of the agreement on detainers from a place of imprisonment in Tennessee who shall escape or attempt to escape from the temporary custody, whether within or without the borders of this state, shall be dealt with in the same manner as if the escape or attempt to escape were from the original place of imprisonment.
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TCA Section40-31-104