Every prisoner confined in the penitentiary for a term less than for life, who attempts by force or fraud, although unsuccessfully, to escape from such prison, shall be guilty of a felony. R.L. 1910, § 2198. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 189, eff. July 1, 1999.NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex.Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 189 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
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