Except as specifically provided by statute, only a peace officer and part-time peace officer may:

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Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 626.862

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.

(1) issue a citation in lieu of arrest or continued detention unless specifically authorized by ordinance;

(2) ask a person receiving a citation to give a written promise to appear in court; or

(3) take a person into custody as permitted by section 629.34.