Indiana Code 14-33-25-3. Chief police officer; powers and duties
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Sec. 3. The district marshal is the chief police officer of the district and has the powers of other law enforcement officers in enforcing laws. The district marshal or the district marshal’s deputy:
(2) shall suppress breaches of the peace;
(1) shall arrest without process all persons who commit an offense within the district marshal’s or deputy’s view, take them before a court having jurisdiction, and detain them in custody until the cause of the arrest has been investigated;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-33-25-3
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(3) may execute search warrants and arrest warrants; and
(4) may pursue and jail persons who commit an offense.
As added by P.L.122-2023, SEC.13.