Alaska § 47.12.245 - Arrest.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.12.245 — Arrest., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.12.245. Arrest.
(a) A peace officer may (1) arrest a minor (A) for the commission of an act that subjects the minor to the provisions of this chapter under the same circumstances and in the same manner as would apply to the arrest of an adult for violation of a criminal law of the state or a municipality of the state;
(B) if the peace officer reasonably believes the minor is a fugitive from justice;
(C) if the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the minor has violated a condition of the minor's release or probation; or
(D) if the peace officer reasonably believes that the minor has been adjudicated a delinquent and has escaped from an institution or absconded from probation, parole, or the jurisdiction of a court;
(2) continue the lawful arrest of a minor that is made by a citizen.
(b) A juvenile probation officer may arrest a minor if the juvenile probation officer has probable cause to believe that the minor has violated the minor's conditions of conduct or probation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.12.245
What does Alaska Statutes § 47.12.245 cover?
Section 47.12.245 ("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 § 47.12.245?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 47.12.245 apply to my situation?
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