Statute · California Penal Code
Cal. Penal Code § 838 — Arrest, by Whom and How Made
Cal. Penal Code § 838
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Penal Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
A magistrate may orally order a peace officer or private person to arrest any one committing or attempting to commit a public offense in the presence of such magistrate.
Citator
Cal. Penal Code § 838 — Arrest, by Whom and How Made is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
A magistrate may orally order a peace officer or private person to arrest any one committing or attempting to commit a public offense in the presence of such magistrate.