Escape of persons committed; penalty

Va. Code Ann. § 37.2-917
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Any person committed to the custody of the Commissioner pursuant to this chapter who escapes from custody shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony. 1999, cc. 946 , 985 , § 37.1-70.18; 2001, c. 776 ; 2005, c. 716 .
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