N.Y. Penal Law Section 205.10
Escape in the second degree

A person is guilty of escape in the second degree when:

1.

He escapes from a detention facility; or

2.

Having been arrested for, charged with or convicted of a class C, class D or class E felony, he escapes from custody; or

3.

Having been adjudicated a youthful offender, which finding was substituted for the conviction of a felony, he escapes from custody. Escape in the second degree is a class E felony.

Source: Section 205.10 — Escape in the second degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/205.­10 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 31, 2026).

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