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Table of Contents » Title 6 Law Enforcement » Chapter 1 Police And Arrest » § 6-105 When policemen to make arrests.
Jefferson City
Title 6 : Law Enforcement
Chapter 1 : Police And Arrest

6-105 : When policemen to make arrests.

Unless otherwise authorized or directed in this code or other applicable law, an arrest of the person shall be made by a policeman in the following cases:

  1. Whenever he is in possession of a warrant for the arrest of the person.
  2. Whenever an offense is committed or a breach of the peace is threatened in the officer's presence by the person.
  3. Whenever a felony has in fact been committed and the officer has reasonable cause to believe the person has committed it. (1996 Code, § 1-405)