Steven David Taylor, who walked out of the Polk County Courthouse while awaiting sentencing for another crime in March 2009, pled guilty Tuesday to escape local jail charges.

Taylor, who was awaiting sentencing on possession of a firearm by a felon when he escaped, also pled guilty to habitual felony charges.

He is set to be sentenced today.

Taylor, 44, walked out of the courtroom back door prior to being sentenced on the firearm charges on March 11, 2009. The ensuing manhunt by Polk County and other law-enforcement agencies canvassed the county and lasted for several days. He was captured eight days later near Fox Mountain Road after acquaintances called Crimestoppers.

Prior to his escape, Taylor was facing 14 years in prison on weapons and habitual felon charges.