Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 252 (May 18, 1934, ch. 303, § 1, 48 Stat. 782). Escape provisions of this section were incorporated in
section 752 of this title. Reference to persons causing, procuring, aiding and assisting was omitted. Such persons are principals under
section 2 of this title. Minor changes were made in translation and phraseology.
1994—Pub. L. 103–322 substituted “fined under this title” for “fined not more than $25,000”. 1986—Pub. L. 99–646 inserted “, detention,” after “penal”. 1984—Pub. L. 98–473 substituted provisions deleting prohibition on bringing dangerous instrumentalities into prison and inserted provision setting forth a maximum $25,000 fine.
of 1986 Amendment Pub. L. 99–646, § 53(b), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3607, provided that: “The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect 30 days after the enactment of this Act [Nov. 10, 1986].”