Cite as: 21 CNCA § 443

In addition, all prisoners who escape from the aforesaid jails or prisons either while confined therein, or while at large as a trustee, when apprehended and returned to the jail or prison, shall be punishable by the penal institution authorities in such manner as may be prescribed by the rules and regulations of the penal institution, provided that such punishment shall not be cruel or unusual.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990. Amended LA 28-20, eff. December 14, 2020.