Chapter 7
Arrest

Index of Sections

§ 12-7-1. Temporary detention of suspects.

§ 12-7-2. Search of detained person for weapons.

§ 12-7-3. Arrest without warrant for misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor.

§ 12-7-4. Arrest without warrant for felony.

§ 12-7-5. Arrest on improper ground.

§ 12-7-6. Arrest on warrant not in possession of arresting officer.

§ 12-7-7. Methods of arrest.

§ 12-7-8. Restraint and force used.

§ 12-7-9. Conditions justifying force dangerous to life.

§ 12-7-10. Resisting legal or illegal arrest.

§ 12-7-11. Summons.

§ 12-7-12. Release of arrested person by officer.

§ 12-7-13. Repealed.

§ 12-7-14. Punitive damages for false arrest or imprisonment.

§ 12-7-15. Severability.

§ 12-7-16. Arrest or seizure after commission of offense.

§ 12-7-17. Arrest of escapees and parole violators without warrant.

§ 12-7-18. Temporary detention powers of National Guard.

§ 12-7-19. Arrest after close pursuit by officers from cities or towns.

§ 12-7-20. Right to use telephone for call to attorney — Bail bondsperson.

§ 12-7-21. “Peace officer” defined.

§ 12-7-22. Electronic recording of custodial interrogations task force.