Section 24-13-420 - Unlawful escape; harboring or employing escaped convicts; penalty(A) It is unlawful for a person, lawfully confined in a prison, local detention facility, or under the supervision of an officer or other employee, whether awaiting trial or serving sentence, to escape, to attempt to escape, or to have in his possession tools, weapons, or other items that may be used to facilitate an escape.(B) A person who knowingly harbors or employs an escaped inmate is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.Amended by 2010 S.C. Acts, Act No. 237 (SB 217), s 77, eff. 6/11/2010.1993 Act No. 184, Section 62; 1882 (18) 953; R. S. 572; G. S. 2736; Cr. C. '02 Section 691; Cr. C. '12 Section 979; Cr. C. '22 Section 964; 1932 Code Section 1980; 1942 Code Section 1982; 1952 Code Section 55-7; 1962 Code Section 55-7.