(6)2.4.1 Kidnapping in the First Degree
A person is guilty of Kidnapping in the First Degree under this subsection if he or she willfully restrains another person:
(a) by force, threat, deception, or intimidation; and
(b) substantially interferes with the victim’s liberty by moving the victim from one place to another, or by confining the victim for a non-trivial period of time;
(c) without lawful authority or consent; and
(d) causes serious injury or death to the victim or intents to cause death to the victim; or
(e) commits this offense in furtherance of or cooperation with a criminal enterprise or terrorism scheme; or
(f) commits this offense against a protected worker during the lawful execution of their duties.
(g) For purposes of this subsection, “protected worker” includes, but is not limited to:
- Physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and other licensed healthcare providers;
- Firefighters and emergency response personnel (including law enforcement officer);
- Road construction, traffic control, and road safety workers;
- Public transit operators;
- Utility, infrastructure, or public works personnel performing safety-related duties.
- Any other occupation designated by statute as requiring enhanced protection due to heightened risk while performing essential services.
(h) This subsection shall not apply to:
- lawful restraint by a parent, guardian, or custodian acting within legal authority;
- lawful arrest, detention, or medical restraint conducted in good faith and in accordance with law; or
- restraint that is merely incidental to another offense and does not independently increase the risk of harm to the victim.
Kidnapping in the First Degree is a Class A- Felony.