Virginia law §§ 18.2-475 and 18.2-476 specify penalties for officers who allow or permit escapes of individuals in custody. Section 18.2-475 addresses felony-related escapes, penalizing officers who voluntarily allow such escapes with a Class 4 felony. Section 18.2-476 covers escapes or refusals related to non-felony offenses, with violations classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor.
The officer commits a Class 4 felony, which is a serious criminal offense punishable by law.
Yes, such officers are guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which is a less severe offense than a felony.
Yes, the laws apply to persons adjudicated delinquent of a felony or non-felony offense in custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
§ 18.2-475 covers escapes related to felonies with a Class 4 felony penalty, while § 18.2-476 pertains to non-felony offenses with a Class 2 misdemeanor penalty.