Chapter 9.08
OFFENSES RELATING TO CUSTODY
Sections:
9.08.010 Aiding escape.
A. It is unlawful for any person to aid the escape of another person in custody or confinement under a sentence following conviction of a misdemeanor or petty offense or while being held for or charged with, but not convicted of, a misdemeanor or petty offense. For purposes of this section, any person who aids, abets, or assists another person to escape or attempt to escape from custody or confinement commits the offense of aiding escape.
B. “Escape” is deemed to be a continuing activity commencing with the conception of the design to escape and continuing until the escapee is returned to custody or the attempt to escape is thwarted or abandoned.
C. “Assist” includes any activity characterized as rendering assistance pursuant to C.R.S. 18-8-105. (Ord. 1991-6 § 1: prior code § 10-8)
9.08.020 Escape.
It is unlawful for any person, while being in custody or confinement under a sentence following conviction of a misdemeanor, petty offense, or while being in custody or confinement and held for or charged with, but not convicted of a misdemeanor or petty offense, to escape from custody or confinement. (Prior code § 10-11)