# Fla. Stat. § 916.1081: 916.1081 Escape from program; penalty

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C916_PI_S916.1081

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 916.1081
- **Heading:** 916.1081 Escape from program; penalty
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 916 / Part I / Section 916.1081

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 916.10 916.10 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVII_C916_PI_S916.10.md)
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