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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30: Criminal Offenses
Article 22: Interference with Law Enforcement, 30-22-1 through 30-22-27
Section 30-22-8: Escape from jail.
NM Stat § 30-22-8 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
30-22-8. Escape from jail.
Escape from jail consists of any person who shall have been lawfully committed to any jail, escaping or attempting to escape from such jail.
Whoever commits escape from jail is guilty of a fourth degree felony.
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