Escape in the third degree.
RCW 9A.76.130
in effect(1) A person is guilty of escape in the third degree if he or she: (a) Escapes from custody; or (b) Knowingly violates the terms of an electronic monitoring program. (2) Escape in the third degree is a misdemeanor, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section. (3)(a) If the person has one prior conviction for escape in the third degree, escape in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor. (b) If the person has two or more prior convictions for escape in the third degree, escape in the third degree is a class C felony.
(1) A person is guilty of escape in the third degree if he or she:
(a) Escapes from custody; or
(b) Knowingly violates the terms of an electronic monitoring program.
(2) Escape in the third degree is a misdemeanor, except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.
(3)(a) If the person has one prior conviction for escape in the third degree, escape in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor.
(b) If the person has two or more prior convictions for escape in the third degree, escape in the third degree is a class C felony.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.76&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026