Alaska § 16.05.160 - Duty to arrest.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 16.05.160 — Duty to arrest., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.05.160. Duty to arrest.
Each peace officer designated in AS 16.05.150 shall arrest a person violating a provision of this title except AS 16.51 and AS 16.52 , or any regulation adopted under this title except AS 16.51 and AS 16.52 , in the peace officer's presence or view, and shall take the person for examination or trial before an officer or court of competent jurisdiction unless in the judgment of the peace officer it would be in the state's best interest to issue a warning or a citation under AS 16.05.165 .
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 16.05.160
What does Alaska Statutes § 16.05.160 cover?
Section 16.05.160 ("Duty to arrest.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 16.05.160?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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