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Colorado Revised Statutes Title 16. Criminal Proceedings § 16-3-102. Arrest by peace officer

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(1) A peace officer may arrest a person when:

(a) He has a warrant commanding that such person be arrested;  or

(b) Any crime has been or is being committed by such person in his presence;  or

(c) He has probable cause to believe that an offense was committed and has probable cause to believe that the offense was committed by the person to be arrested.

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 16. Criminal Proceedings § 16-3-102. Arrest by peace officer - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-16-criminal-proceedings/co-rev-st-sect-16-3-102.html


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