N.Y. Penal Law § 205.17

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapters 1-59 and 61-118
Section 205.17 - [Expires 9/1/2025] Absconding from temporary release in the first degree

A person is guilty of absconding from temporary release in the first degree when having been released from confinement in a correctional institution under the jurisdiction of the state department of corrections and community supervision or a facility under the jurisdiction of the state office of children and family services to participate in a program of temporary release, he or she intentionally fails to return to the institution or facility of his or her confinement at or before the time prescribed for his or her return.

Absconding from temporary release in the first degree is a class E felony.

N.Y. Penal Law § 205.17

Amended by New York Laws 2023, ch. 55,Sec. A-6, eff. 5/3/2023.