[1] 18 - Escaping Custody
Fleeing from lawful custody or a holding facility.
Elements
To prove this charge, show that:
- The person was in lawful custody (handcuffed, held in a cell or transported).
- The person knew they were not free to leave.
- The person left or tried to leave without release.
Notes for officers
A person fleeing before being placed in custody is Resisting Arrest or Evading an Officer.