§ 9–404
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 9-404 (2026)
Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 4. Harboring, Escape, and Contraband
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(a)
A person may not knowingly escape from a place of confinement.
(b)
A person may not:
(1)
escape from:
(i)
a detention center for juveniles;
(ii)
a facility for juveniles listed in § 9–226(b) of the Human Services Article;
(iii)
a place identified in a juvenile community detention order; or
(iv)
a privately operated, hardware secure facility for juveniles committed to the Department of Juvenile Services; and
(2)
in the course of the escape commit an assault.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of escape in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $20,000 or both.