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Chapter 7 – Adult Case Records Information

Article 9 – Wanted Persons System

Revised August 19, 1997

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72070.5.6 Escape From a Civil Addict Facility

  • Pursuant to the W&I 3002, escape from a civil addict facility is a felony. Follow the same procedures as for any other escapee.

  • If sentenced to state prison on the escape charge, the civil addict commitment shall be referred back to the committing court as unsuitable. Discharge procedures shall be followed.

  • After an escapee has been at-large one year, and their whereabouts remain unknown, an exclusion letter shall be prepared and sent to the court of commitment pursuant to W&I 3053. Upon completion of the exclusion process, a FAX shall be sent to the IDInstitutions Division (see DAI)/Warrants Unit requesting removal of the want from the WPSWanted Persons System and the departmental warrants’ register.