Pen. Code, § 834 · Chapter 5. Arrest, by Whom and How Made

Pen. Code, § 834

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

An arrest is taking a person into custody, in a case and in the manner authorized by law. An arrest may be made by a peace officer or by a private person.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Enacted 1872.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=834.
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Cited by 2 provisions

Provisions in this library whose text cites Pen. Code, § 834. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.

Insurance Code

Ins. Code, § 11580.06Printed as Section 834 of the Penal Code

Penal Code

Pen. Code, § 207Printed as Section 834 or 837

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