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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 11-A
Criminal Procedure
PART 2
The Principal Proceedings
TITLE H
Preliminary Proceedings In Local Criminal Court
ARTICLE 140
Arrest Without a Warrant
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Arrest without a warrant; by person acting other than as a police officer or a peace officer; when and how made
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SECTION 140.30
Arrest without a warrant; by any person; when and where authorized
Criminal Procedure (CPL) CHAPTER 11-A, PART 2, TITLE H, ARTICLE 140
§ 140.30 Arrest without a warrant; by any person; when and where

authorized.

1. Subject to the provisions of subdivision two, any person may
arrest another person (a) for a felony when the latter has in fact
committed such felony, and (b) for any offense when the latter has in
fact committed such offense in his presence.

2. Such an arrest, if for a felony, may be made anywhere in the
state. If the arrest is for an offense other than a felony, it may be
made only in the county in which such offense was committed.