76-8-309.1. Aggravated escape.
(1) As used in this section, "escape" means an offense under Section. 76-8-309 Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-8-101
(2) An actor commits aggravated escape if, during the course of the commission of an escape, the actor: uses a dangerous weapon; or causes serious bodily injury to another.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony.
(4) A court sentencing an actor for a violation of this section shall impose a consecutive sentence to any other sentence the actor is either serving or ordered to serve.