(A) No person shall:
(1) Knowingly escape or attempt to escape from official detention; or
(2) Knowingly cause, aid, assist, abet or facilitate an escape from official detention.
(B) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ESCAPE. An unlawful departure.
OFFICIAL DETENTION.
(a) Arrest by a peace officer;
(b) Detention in a vehicle or facility for the transportation or custody of persons under arrest, charge or conviction of an offense;
(c) Detention for extradition or deportation; and/or
(d) Other detention because the person detained is charged with or convicted of an offense.
(Ord. 187, passed 9-9-1974) Penalty, see § 130.999