If a person arrested escape or is rescued, the person from whose custody he escaped or was rescued, may immediately pursue and retake him at any time and in any place within the State.
Cal. Penal Code § 854
Retaking After an Escape or Rescue
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 66 Cal. App. 3d 839 - People v. MacK (1977)
Most recently applied in 66 Cal. App. 3d 839 - People v. MacK (February 1977)
Enacted 1872.
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