'Escape - national proceedings' in document 'Japan - Penal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART II. CRIMES

Chapter VI. Crimes of Escape

Article 97. (Escape)

When a sentenced or unsentenced person confined on a judge's order escapes, imprisonment with work for not more than 1 year shall be imposed.

Article 98. (Aggravated Escape)

When a person who is provided for in the preceding Article or held under a subpoena escapes either by damaging the facilities or instruments of restraint for confinement, by committing an act of assault or intimidation, or together in agreement with another person escapes, imprisonment with work for not less than 3 months but not more than 5 years shall be imposed.