New Mexico Statutes 30-22-9. Escape from penitentiary
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Escape from penitentiary consists of any person who shall have been lawfully committed to the state penitentiary:
Attorney's Note
Under the New Mexico Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| second degree felony | up to 9 years | up to $10,000 |
A. escaping or attempting to escape from such penitentiary; or
B. escaping or attempting to escape from any other lawful place of custody or confinement and although not actually within the confines of the penitentiary.
Whoever commits escape from penitentiary is guilty of a second degree felony.