Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 266

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.

The governor’s warrant authorizes any peace officer to arrest the accused at any time and at any place he may be found in the state.  The peace officer shall have authority to command the aid of other peace officers or persons in the execution of the warrant, and to deliver the accused, subject to the provisions of this Title, to the designated agent of the demanding state.  The governor may recall his warrant of arrest or may issue another warrant at any time.

Acts 1997, No. 1321, §1; Acts 2001, No. 822, §1.