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Chapter 7 – Adult Case Records Information

Article 9 – Wanted Persons System

Revised August 19, 1997

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72070.5.5 Interstate Compact Unit Escapees

  • When notified of the escape of a Department inmate housed in another state or federal prison, Region I case records staff shall send a FAX to the Chief, Correctional Case Records Services.

  • Follow the same procedures as for any other escapee except:

    • Obtain a warrant from the DA for the escapee’s arrest on escape charges.

  • The interstate compact unit shall make every effort to encourage the authorities of the facility where the escape occurred to:

    • File local charges.

    • Enter a want on escape charges, including the Department as an agency to be notified when the escapee is apprehended.