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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2503 (2026)

Escape in the second degree; classification

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A. A person commits escape in the second degree by knowingly:

1. Escaping or attempting to escape from a juvenile secure care facility or a juvenile detention facility; or

2. Escaping or attempting to escape from custody imposed as a result of having been arrested for, charged with or found guilty of a felony; or

3. Escaping or attempting to escape from the Arizona state hospital if the person was committed to the hospital for treatment pursuant to section 8-291.09, 13-502, 13-3992, 13-4507, 13-4512 or 31-226 or rule 11 of the Arizona rules of criminal procedure; or

4. Escaping or attempting to escape from the Arizona state hospital if the person was committed to the hospital for treatment pursuant to title 36, chapter 37.

5. Attempting to escape from an adult correctional facility.

B. Escape in the second degree pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 1, 2, 4 or 5 of this section is a class 5 felony, and the sentence imposed for a violation of this section shall run consecutively to any sentence of imprisonment for which the person was confined or to any term of community supervision for the sentence including probation, parole, work furlough or any other release.  Escape in the second degree pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 3 of this section is a class 2 misdemeanor.

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 33 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1981–2026 · leading case: State v. Stroud, 103 P.3d 912 (Ariz. 2005).
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State v. Stroud, 103 P.3d 912 (Ariz. 2005). · cites it 16× “” A.R.S. § 13-2503(A)(2) (2001) (emphasis added).”
State v. Pena, 683 P.2d 744 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 23× “The sole issue presented in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in imposing a mandatory consecutive sentence pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-2503 following appellant’s guilty plea to the crime of escape in the second degree.”
State v. Cid, 892 P.2d 216 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 12× “”) § 13-2503. 1 At trial, the defendant testified that it had not been his intention to escape but, rather, to use the ceiling area as a means of gaming access to the “holding tank" where the female prisoners were detained.”
State v. Eastlack, 883 P.2d 999 (Ariz. 1994). · cites it 8× “Defendant's argument overlooks the fact that he was charged with second degree escape pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-2503(A)(1), which defines second degree escape as "knowingly .”
State v. LaBar, 715 P.2d 775 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 28× “Nothing in A.R.S. § 13-2503 expressly covers persons who are on probation.”
State v. Pena, 683 P.2d 743 (Ariz. 1984). · cites it 6× “He was subsequently apprehended and indicted for escape in violation of A.R.S. § 13-2503. The appellant pled guilty to the escape charge and admitted two prior felony convictions.”
State v. Powers, 742 P.2d 792 (Ariz. 1987). · cites it 6× “See A.R.S. § 13-2503(A) (Supp.1986); Kan.Stat.”
State v. Weaver, 762 P.2d 1361 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 8× “Two issues are presented on appeal: (1) Whether reversible error occurred when the jury was improperly informed of evidence implying that appellant had committed prior bad acts; (2) whether A.R.S. § 13-2503 requires that the sentence for escape run consecutive to the other…”
State v. Stroud, 88 P.3d 190 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 6× “” ¶ 8 We first examine whether Stroud had been arrested so as to have been in “custody” for purposes of § 13-2503. Silva testified that he had grasped Stroud’s shirt collar as he tried to jump away, had told Stroud he was under arrest, and had momentarily held Stroud against his…”
State v. Walker, 891 P.2d 942 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 3× “”) section 13-2503 (1989) states: A A person commits escape in the second degree by knowingly: 1.”
Cienfuegos v. Superior Court, 837 P.2d 1196 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 8× “I will not leave my place of residence for any reason unless authorized by my Home Arrest Officer or in case of emergency---- Unauthorized leave is a violation of A.R.S. § 13-2503, Escape in the Second Degree, and may result in a felony charge being filed.”
State v. Rickman, 715 P.2d 752 (Ariz. 1986). · cites it 2× “§ 13-1904(A), a class two, dangerous nature felony; and one count of escape in the second degree, A.R.S. § 13-2503, a class five felony. Appellant admitted allegations of prior convictions and that he was on probation at the time of the offenses alleged in the indictment.”
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— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2503(A) — 2 cases
State v. Powers, 742 P.2d 792 (Ariz. 1987). “See A.R.S. § 13-2503(A) (Supp.1986); Kan.Stat.”
State v. Walker, 891 P.2d 942 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1995). “”) section 13-2503 (1989) states: A A person commits escape in the second degree by knowingly: 1.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2503(A)(1) — 2 cases
State v. Eastlack, 883 P.2d 999 (Ariz. 1994). “Defendant's argument overlooks the fact that he was charged with second degree escape pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-2503(A)(1), which defines second degree escape as "knowingly .”
State v. Pena, 683 P.2d 744 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1983). “The sole issue presented in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in imposing a mandatory consecutive sentence pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-2503 following appellant’s guilty plea to the crime of escape in the second degree.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2503(A)(2) — 9 cases
State v. Stroud, 103 P.3d 912 (Ariz. 2005). “” A.R.S. § 13-2503(A)(2) (2001) (emphasis added).”
State v. Eastlack, 883 P.2d 999 (Ariz. 1994). “Defendant's argument overlooks the fact that he was charged with second degree escape pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-2503(A)(1), which defines second degree escape as "knowingly .”
State v. Stroud, 88 P.3d 190 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2004). “” ¶ 8 We first examine whether Stroud had been arrested so as to have been in “custody” for purposes of § 13-2503. Silva testified that he had grasped Stroud’s shirt collar as he tried to jump away, had told Stroud he was under arrest, and had momentarily held Stroud against his…”
State v. Williams, 925 P.2d 1073 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1996).
State v. Wolf, 689 P.2d 188 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1984).
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2503(B) — 8 cases
State v. Stroud, 103 P.3d 912 (Ariz. 2005). “” A.R.S. § 13-2503(A)(2) (2001) (emphasis added).”
State v. LaBar, 715 P.2d 775 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). “Nothing in A.R.S. § 13-2503 expressly covers persons who are on probation.”
State v. Cid, 892 P.2d 216 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1995). “”) § 13-2503. 1 At trial, the defendant testified that it had not been his intention to escape but, rather, to use the ceiling area as a means of gaming access to the “holding tank" where the female prisoners were detained.”
State v. Powers, 742 P.2d 792 (Ariz. 1987). “See A.R.S. § 13-2503(A) (Supp.1986); Kan.Stat.”
State v. Stroud, 88 P.3d 190 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2004). “” ¶ 8 We first examine whether Stroud had been arrested so as to have been in “custody” for purposes of § 13-2503. Silva testified that he had grasped Stroud’s shirt collar as he tried to jump away, had told Stroud he was under arrest, and had momentarily held Stroud against his…”
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