Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 16 – Warrantless arrests by a private person
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Except as otherwise specifically provided, a private person has the authority to arrest without a warrant: [PL 2007, c. 173, §7 (AMD).]
1. Any person who the private person has probable cause to believe has committed or is committing:
A. Murder; or [PL 1977, c. 510, §25 (RPR).]
B. Any Class A, Class B or Class C crime. [PL 1975, c. 740, §22 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 173, §7 (AMD).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C crime | up to 5 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 16
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
2. Any person who, in fact, is committing in the private person’s presence and in a public place any of the Class D or Class E crimes described in section 207; 209; 211; 254; 255?A; 501?A, subsection 1, paragraph B; 503; 751; 806; or 1002.
A. [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §11 (RP); PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §12 (AFF).]
[PL 2007, c. 518, §5 (AMD).]
3. For the purposes of subsection 2, in the presence has the same meaning given in section 15, subsection 2.
[PL 1975, c. 740, §22 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 740, §22 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 510, §25 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 127, §125 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 144, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 173, §7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §11 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §12 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 518, §5 (AMD).