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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 4. The marshal is the chief police officer of the town and has the powers of other law enforcement officers in executing the orders of the legislative body and enforcing laws. The marshal or the marshal's deputy:
(1) shall serve all process directed to the marshal or deputy by the town court or legislative body;
(2) shall arrest without process all persons who commit an offense within the marshal's or deputy's view, take them before a court having jurisdiction, and detain them in custody until the cause of the arrest has been investigated;
(3) shall suppress breaches of the peace;
(4) may, if necessary, call the power of the town to the marshal's or deputy's aid;
(5) may execute search warrants and arrest warrants; and
(6) may pursue and jail persons who commit an offense.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-5-7-4 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-36-local-government/in-code-sect-36-5-7-4/
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