c. 268, § 17
Aiding escape from officer or person having custody
Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term
Whoever aids or assists a prisoner in escaping or attempting to escape from an officer or person who has the lawful custody of such prisoner shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two years.
Simplified explanation
Aiding a prisoner to escape or attempt to escape from an officer or person with lawful custody is punishable by up to 2 years in prison or a $500 fine.