Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 11.56.320 (2026)
Escape in the third degree
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Sec. 11.56.320. Escape in the third degree.
(a) One commits the crime of escape in the third degree if one
(1) removes oneself from official detention during any lawful movement or activity incident to confinement within a correctional facility for a misdemeanor;
(2) violates AS 11.56.335 or 11.56.340 and leaves or attempts to leave the state;
(3) while under official detention for a misdemeanor,
(A) removes, tampers with, or disables the electronic monitoring equipment; or
(B) without prior authorization, leaves one's residence or other place designated by the commissioner of corrections or the commissioner of family and community services for service by electronic monitoring; or
(4) while on release under AS 12.30,
(A) removes, tampers with, or disables the electronic monitoring equipment; or
(B) without prior authorization, leaves one's residence or other place designated by a judicial officer as a condition of release.
(b) Escape in the third degree is a class C felony.
(a) One commits the crime of escape in the third degree if one
(1) removes oneself from official detention during any lawful movement or activity incident to confinement within a correctional facility for a misdemeanor;
(2) violates AS 11.56.335 or 11.56.340 and leaves or attempts to leave the state;
(3) while under official detention for a misdemeanor,
(A) removes, tampers with, or disables the electronic monitoring equipment; or
(B) without prior authorization, leaves one's residence or other place designated by the commissioner of corrections or the commissioner of family and community services for service by electronic monitoring; or
(4) while on release under AS 12.30,
(A) removes, tampers with, or disables the electronic monitoring equipment; or
(B) without prior authorization, leaves one's residence or other place designated by a judicial officer as a condition of release.
(b) Escape in the third degree is a class C felony.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4
cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2019–2025 · leading case: Cody Dylan Riggs v. State of Alaska (Alaska Ct. App. 2025).
Cody Dylan Riggs v. State of Alaska (Alaska Ct. App. 2025). “AS 11.56.320(a)(1)-(2). In 2019, in House Bill 49, the legislature added the pretrial release provision at issue in this case, along with a provision precluding a person “under official detention for a misdemeanor” from (1) removing or tampering with electronic monitoring…”
Simmonds v. Houser (D. Alaska 2019). “§ 11.56.320(a)(1)). See https://records.courts.”
Robinson v. Attorney Gen. for the State of Alaska (D. Alaska 2023). “Third, Petitioner has not alleged facts to suggest he cannot raise his claims in state court, such as in a pretrial motion or during trial.”
In the matter application of a common law writ of habeas corpus for Wyatt North Redfox (D. Alaska 2025). “3AN-24-03077CR, Party Charge Information (Charge 1: AS11.56.320(a)(4)(A): Escape 3-Rels Misd Electronic Monitor, Date of Offense 03/20/2024); Case No.”
— Alaska Stat. § 11.56.320(a)(1) — 2 cases
Simmonds v. Houser (D. Alaska 2019). “§ 11.56.320(a)(1)). See https://records.courts.”
Cody Dylan Riggs v. State of Alaska (Alaska Ct. App. 2025). “AS 11.56.320(a)(1)-(2). In 2019, in House Bill 49, the legislature added the pretrial release provision at issue in this case, along with a provision precluding a person “under official detention for a misdemeanor” from (1) removing or tampering with electronic monitoring…”
— Alaska Stat. § 11.56.320(a)(3) — 1 case
Cody Dylan Riggs v. State of Alaska (Alaska Ct. App. 2025). “AS 11.56.320(a)(1)-(2). In 2019, in House Bill 49, the legislature added the pretrial release provision at issue in this case, along with a provision precluding a person “under official detention for a misdemeanor” from (1) removing or tampering with electronic monitoring…”
— Alaska Stat. § 11.56.320(a)(4) — 1 case
Cody Dylan Riggs v. State of Alaska (Alaska Ct. App. 2025). “AS 11.56.320(a)(1)-(2). In 2019, in House Bill 49, the legislature added the pretrial release provision at issue in this case, along with a provision precluding a person “under official detention for a misdemeanor” from (1) removing or tampering with electronic monitoring…”
— Alaska Stat. § 11.56.320(a)(4)(A) — 2 cases
Robinson v. Attorney Gen. for the State of Alaska (D. Alaska 2023). “Third, Petitioner has not alleged facts to suggest he cannot raise his claims in state court, such as in a pretrial motion or during trial.”
In the matter application of a common law writ of habeas corpus for Wyatt North Redfox (D. Alaska 2025). “3AN-24-03077CR, Party Charge Information (Charge 1: AS11.56.320(a)(4)(A): Escape 3-Rels Misd Electronic Monitor, Date of Offense 03/20/2024); Case No.”
— Alaska Stat. § 11.56.320(a)(4)(B) — 1 case
Cody Dylan Riggs v. State of Alaska (Alaska Ct. App. 2025). “AS 11.56.320(a)(1)-(2). In 2019, in House Bill 49, the legislature added the pretrial release provision at issue in this case, along with a provision precluding a person “under official detention for a misdemeanor” from (1) removing or tampering with electronic monitoring…”
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