Pennsylvania law Section 5122 criminalizes the introduction or possession of weapons or tools that could be used for escape within detention facilities. It defines offenses for both individuals attempting to escape and those aiding or providing tools to inmates. The law specifies what constitutes a weapon and clarifies that unlawful acts are those done surreptitiously or against regulations.
Weapons include firearms, ammunition, knives, daggers, razors, stabbing or cutting implements, clubs, and items modified to be used as such.
It is classified as a first-degree misdemeanor, which can result in significant fines and imprisonment.
Both individuals attempting to escape and persons providing inmates with weapons or tools for escape can be charged.
It means acts done surreptitiously or contrary to law, regulation, or orders of the detention authority.