Unauthorized absences which constitute escape from prison; punishment; exception.
1. Any unauthorized absence from the place of assignment by an offender who is on temporary furlough, participating in a work or educational release program or otherwise in a classification assignment under the provisions of chapter 209 of NRS, constitutes an escape from prison which is a category B felony and the offender shall be punished as provided in NRS 212.090.
2. This section does not apply to offenders released on parole.
Last modified: February 26, 2006