Citizens arrest

[mlwright5]

(California) Can i place someone under citizens arrest days after the incident happenend?

 

[cyjeff]

Why wouldn't you just call a police officer?

 

[seniorjudge]

(California) Can i place someone under citizens arrest days after the incident happenend?

837. A private person may arrest another:
1. For a public offense committed or attempted in his presence.
2. When the person arrested has committed a felony, although not in his presence.
3. When a felony has been in fact committed, and he has reasonable cause for believing the person arrested to have committed it.

CA Codes (pen:833-851.90)

 

[CdwJava]

(California) Can i place someone under citizens arrest days after the incident happenend?

For what crime?

In most cases, no ... in some, yes. It might be best to simply call the police and tell them what you know - that way you can avoid getting sued if it is a false arrest.

- Carl