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2020 Tennessee Code
Title 40 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 7 - Arrest
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 40-7-110. Arrest by Private Person — Time
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TN Code § 40-7-110 (2020)
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A private person may make an arrest for a felony at any time.
Code 1858, § 5034; Shan., § 6994; Code 1932, § 11533; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-817.
Textbooks. Tennessee Criminal Practice and Procedure (Raybin), § 18.162.
Attorney General Opinions. Effect of Acts 2014, ch. 531 on arrests by private citizens, security officers; warrant requirements where affiant not a law enforcement officer. OAG 14-93, 2014 Tenn. AG LEXIS 96 (10/24/14).
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