An arrest is made by an actual restraint of the person of the defendant, or by his submission to the custody of the officer, under authority of a warrant or otherwise. The officer must inform the defendant by what authority he acts, and must also show the warrant if required.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 544.180
Arrest
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Douglas v. Buder (1973)
Most recently applied in 650 F. Supp. 2d 932 - Coates v. Powell (July 2009)
Effective: 28 Aug 1939; (RSMo 1939 § 3959); Prior revisions: 1929 § 3570; 1919 § 3913; 1909 § 5120
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.