1. (1)

   1. (a) As used in this section, "escape" means an offense under Section 76-8-309.
   2. (b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

2. (2) An actor commits aggravated escape if, during the course of the commission of an escape, the actor:

   1. (a) uses a dangerous weapon; or
   2. (b) causes serious bodily injury to another.
3. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony.
4. (4) A court sentencing an actor for a violation of this section shall impose a consecutive sentence to any other sentence the actor is either serving or ordered to serve.

Enacted by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session