Aggravated escape.

(1) (a) As used in this section, "escape" means an offense under Section 76-8-309. (b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits aggravated escape if, during the course of the commission of an escape, the actor: (a) uses a dangerous weapon; or (b) 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.