An arrest is taking a person into custody, in a case and in the manner authorized by law. An arrest may be made by a peace officer or by a private person.
Cal. Penal Code § 834
Arrest, by Whom and How Made
Applied in 43 court decisions — leading case People v. Stewart (1965)
Most recently applied in 954 F. Supp. 2d 1010 - Robinson v. City of San Diego (May 2013)
Enacted 1872.
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Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.