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  8. Chapter 12-7 Arrest


Chapter 12-7 Arrest


  • Section 12-7-1 Temporary detention of suspects.
  • Section 12-7-2 Search of detained person for weapons.
  • Section 12-7-3 Arrest without warrant for misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor.
  • Section 12-7-4 Arrest without warrant for felony.
  • Section 12-7-5 Arrest on improper ground.
  • Section 12-7-6 Arrest on warrant not in possession of arresting officer.
  • Section 12-7-7 Methods of arrest.
  • Section 12-7-8 Restraint and force used.
  • Section 12-7-9 Conditions justifying force dangerous to life.
  • Section 12-7-10 Resisting legal or illegal arrest.
  • Section 12-7-11 Summons.
  • Section 12-7-12 Release of arrested person by officer.
  • Section 12-7-13 Repealed.
  • Section 12-7-14 Punitive damages for false arrest or imprisonment.
  • Section 12-7-15 Severability.
  • Section 12-7-16 Arrest or seizure after commission of offense.
  • Section 12-7-17 Arrest of escapees and parole violators without warrant.
  • Section 12-7-18 Temporary detention powers of National Guard.
  • Section 12-7-19 Arrest after close pursuit by officers from cities or towns.
  • Section 12-7-20 Right to use telephone for call to attorney - Bail bondsperson.
  • Section 12-7-21 "Peace officer" defined.
  • Section 12-7-22 Electronic recording of custodial interrogations task force.
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