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The only real requirement is to say "You're under arrest," but not all states give private citizens the power of arrest. You then make every effort to deliver the arrested person into the custody of a law enforcement officer as soon as possible.
it's very important to be sure of your grounds for making an arrest. If you don't have your ducks lined up, the person arrested can sue you for false arrest and/or bring criminal charges against you for false imprisonment.
Added: In 100% agreement with foregoing answer and add - - the powers of citizens to arrest someone usually apply only to FELONY offenses. Don't try "arresting" someone for a traffic violation or a misdemeanor offense.
What else can I help you with?
When did Citizens Arrest end?
Citizens Arrest ended in 1991.
Can citizens of Colorado perform a citizens arrest?
Colorado Revised Statutes Title 16-3-201. Arrest by a private person."A person who is not a peace officer may arrest another person when any crime has been or is being committed by the arrested person in the presence of the person making the arrest."
Citizen arrest of an illegal citizen?
Yes...Citizens Arrest is legal under the US Constitution..A US citizen has the right to arrest an illegal immigrant..Tens of thousands of citizens arrests of illegalaliens have already occurred and Thousands are arrested by citizens each year.A remote ranch in Texas as reported over 10,000 citizen arrests of illegal immigrants.However if the citizen making the arrest is mistaken and the person is a legal citizen of the US then there could be legal issues...
What is civil arrest?
It sounds like you may be referring to a so-called "citizens arrest' wherein (in some states) citizens are empowered to arrest perpetrators observed committing felony crimes.
What are the laws in Kentucky regarding a citizens arrest?
only in a felony
What are the release dates for Making an Arrest - 1897?
Making an Arrest - 1897 was released on: USA: August 1897
When the secret police arrest citizens for little or no reason this is an example of?
terriorism
Can a citizens arrest be made for public intoxication in the State of Indiana?
yes
What are the release dates for Beavis and Butt-Head - 1993 Citizens' Arrest 7-12?
Beavis and Butt-Head - 1993 Citizens' Arrest 7-12 was released on: USA: 28 February 1997
What are the release dates for Adam-12 - 1968 Citizens Arrest - 484 5-16?
Adam-12 - 1968 Citizens Arrest - 484 5-16 was released on: USA: 24 January 1973
Does the constitution or state protects citizens from arbitrary arrest and bail?
The constitution protects against arbitrary arrest and imprisonment that was suspended by Lincoln
Does Idaho have citizen arrest law?
Yes, Idaho allows citizen's arrests but there are specific guidelines that must be followed. Citizens can arrest someone if they witness a felony being committed, or have reasonable grounds to believe a felony has been committed. It is recommended to contact law enforcement as soon as possible after making a citizen's arrest.
