Nebraska § 29-413 - Offense committed in view of magistrate; arrest; when authorized; detention.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-413 — Offense committed in view of magistrate; arrest; when authorized; detention., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-413. Offense committed in view of magistrate; arrest; when authorized; detention.
When any offense is committed in view of any magistrate, he or she may, by verbal direction to any sheriff, marshal, or other proper officer or, if no such officer is present, then to any citizen, cause the offender to be arrested and kept in custody for the space of one hour unless he or she shall sooner be taken from such custody by virtue of a warrant issued on complaint under oath. A person so arrested shall not be confined in jail nor put upon trial until arrested by virtue of such a warrant.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 29-413
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 29-413 cover?
Section 29-413 ("Offense committed in view of magistrate; arrest; when authorized; detention.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska § 29-413?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 29-413 apply to my situation?
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