Arizona § 13-3889 - Method of arrest by private person
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3889 — Method of arrest by private person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-3889. Method of arrest by private person
A private person when making an arrest shall inform the person to be arrested of the intention to arrest him and the cause of the arrest, unless he is then engaged in the commission of an offense, or is pursued immediately after its commission or after an escape, or flees or forcibly resists before the person making the arrest has opportunity so to inform him, or when the giving of such information will imperil the arrest.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-3889
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3889 cover?
Section 13-3889 ("Method of arrest by private person") 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 § 13-3889?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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