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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE L
Offenses Against Public Administration
ARTICLE 205
Escape and Other Offenses Relating to Custody
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SECTION 205.10
Escape in the second degree
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SECTION 205.05
Escape in the third degree
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE L, ARTICLE 205
§ 205.05 Escape in the third degree.

A person is guilty of escape in the third degree when he escapes from
custody.

Escape in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.