Arizona § 28-1556 - Applicability of procedures; arrest without warrant
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1556 — Applicability of procedures; arrest without warrant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-1556. Applicability of procedures; arrest without warrant
A. Sections 28-1524 and 28-1551 through 28-1554 govern all police officers in making arrests without a warrant for violations of chapters 3 and 4 of this title and this chapter. The procedure prescribed in this article is not exclusive of any other method prescribed by law for the arrest and prosecution of a person for an offense of like grade.
B. For a criminal offense alleged to have been committed in violation of this title and for which an officer is not authorized to arrest without a warrant, the officer may present the alleged violation before a magistrate in the same manner as any other misdemeanor and may proceed either under a warrant of arrest or a summons and notice to appear.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-1556
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1556 cover?
Section 28-1556 ("Applicability of procedures; arrest without warrant") 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 § 28-1556?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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