575.230. Aiding escape of a prisoner. - Missouri Statutes

Aiding escape of a prisoner.

575.230. 1. A person commits the crime of aiding escape of aprisoner if the person:

(1) Introduces into any place of confinement any deadly weapon ordangerous instrument, or other thing adapted or designed for use in makingan escape, with the purpose of facilitating the escape of any prisonerconfined therein, or of facilitating the commission of any other crime; or

(2) Assists or attempts to assist any prisoner who is being held incustody or confinement for the purpose of effecting the prisoner's escapefrom custody or confinement.

2. Aiding escape of a prisoner by introducing a deadly weapon ordangerous instrument into a place of confinement is a class B felony.Aiding escape of a prisoner being held in custody or confinement on thebasis of a felony charge or conviction is a class B felony. Otherwise,aiding escape of a prisoner is a class A misdemeanor.

(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2001 H.B. 144 & 46)