Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 227 – Rearrest after escape
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 227
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
If a person lawfully arrested escapes or is rescued, the person from whose custody he escaped or was rescued may pursue and retake him immediately without a warrant at any time and in any place within the state. He may use the same means to retake as are authorized for an arrest.