Escape from Custody
K.S.A. 21-5911 — escaping a misdemeanor arrest, a class A misdemeanor; a felony arrest, severity level 8
Custody includes an arrest, detention in a jail or holding facility, and detention ordered as a condition of probation or parole. Escaping custody held on a misdemeanor charge, conviction or arrest is a class A nonperson misdemeanor.
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| Aggravated escape | Grade |
|---|---|
| Aggravated escapeHeld on a felony charge, conviction or arrest | GradeSeverity level 8, nonperson felony |
| Aggravated escapeFrom a state correctional institution | GradeSeverity level 5, nonperson felony |
| Aggravated escapeBy violence or the threat of it, on any charge | GradeSeverity level 6, person felony |
Sources for this section (1)
- K.S.A. 21-5911 — Escape from custody; aggravated escape from custody
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Kansas attorney.