- (a) This section does not apply if the warrant is for a traffic offense.
(b) A person may not harbor a fugitive to prevent the fugitive's discovery or arrest after:
- (1) being notified, or otherwise knowing, that a felony warrant was issued for the arrest of the fugitive; and
- (2) being notified that harboring the fugitive is a crime.
(c) A person may not knowingly harbor a fugitive who is avoiding:
- (1) prosecution;
- (2) custody; or
- (3) confinement after conviction of a felony.
- (d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 268F.