Minnesota § 629.35 - ARREST AT NIGHT; WHEN PERMISSIBLE

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§ 629.35. ARREST AT NIGHT; WHEN PERMISSIBLE

A peace officer may arrest a person at night without a warrant if the officer has reasonable cause to believe that person has committed a felony. An arrest under this section is lawful even if it appears after the arrest that no felony has been committed. When arresting a person at night without a warrant, a peace officer shall inform that person of the officer's authority and the cause of the arrest. This warning need not be given if the person is apprehended while committing a public offense or is pursued immediately after escape.

History:

(10571) RL s 5230; 1985 c 265 art 10 s 1

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

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Section 629.35 ("ARREST AT NIGHT; WHEN PERMISSIBLE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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