Arizona § 26-1009 - Authority to order arrest
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1009 — Authority to order arrest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-1009. Authority to order arrest
A. An enlisted member may be ordered into arrest or confinement by any commissioned officer by an order, oral or written, delivered in person or through other persons subject to this chapter. A commanding officer may authorize warrant officers, or noncommissioned officers, to order enlisted members of his command or subject to his authority into arrest or confinement.
B. A commissioned officer or a warrant officer may be ordered into arrest or confinement only by a commanding officer to whose authority he is subject by an order, oral or written, delivered in person or by another commissioned officer. The authority to order such persons into arrest or confinement may not be delegated.
C. No person may be ordered into arrest or confinement except for probable cause.
D. Nothing in this section limits the authority of persons authorized to apprehend offenders to secure the custody of an alleged offender until proper authority is notified.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 26-1009
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1009 cover?
Section 26-1009 ("Authority to order arrest") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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 Arizona § 26-1009?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 26-1009" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 26-1009 apply to my situation?
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