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what is a citizens arrest? when can you make one? Join or Log In to answer.

-squirrel (29Q / 463A)
Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:18am

A citizen's arrest is an arrest made by a person who is not a sworn law enforcement official.

-modcom (41Q / 7683A) Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:23am

Each state with the exception of NC permits citizen arrests if the commission of felony is witnessed by the arresting citizen. State laws varies on misdemeanors, breaches of the peace, and felonies not witnessed by the arresting party.

-jedwardcooper (29Q / 190A) Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:23am

Each state with the exception of North Carolina permits citizen arrests if the commission of felony is witnessed by the arresting citizen

-modcom (41Q / 7683A) Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:24am

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