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A private person may arrest another:
(1) for a public offense committed or attempted in the arresting person's presence;
(2) when the person arrested has committed a felony, although not in the arresting person's presence; or
(3) when a felony has in fact been committed, and the arresting person has reasonable cause for believing the person arrested to have committed it.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Criminal Procedure. Peace Officers. Privacy of Communications (Ch. 625-634) § 629.37. When private person may make arrest - last updated January 01, 2018 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/criminal-procedure-peace-officers-privacy-of-communications-ch-625-634/mn-st-sect-629-37.html
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