(1) A forensic client who is involuntarily committed to the department or agency, who is in the custody of the department or agency, and who escapes or attempts to escape from a civil or forensic facility commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) A person who is involuntarily committed to the department or the agency, who is in the custody of the Department of Corrections, and who escapes or attempts to escape from a facility or program commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Any punishment of imprisonment imposed under this subsection shall run consecutive to any former sentence imposed upon the person.
History.—s. 38, ch. 85-167; s. 8, ch. 98-92; s. 5, ch. 2006-195.
Note.—Former s. 916.175.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter 916 - Mentally Ill and Intellectually Disabled Defendants
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 916.10-916.1093)
916.1065 - Confidentiality of forensic behavioral health evaluations.
916.107 - Rights of forensic clients.
916.1075 - Sexual misconduct prohibited; reporting required; penalties.
916.1081 - Escape from program; penalty.
916.1085 - Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty.
916.1091 - Duties, functions, and powers of institutional security personnel.