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Cal. Rules of Court, rule 838
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§ 838 A magistrate may orally order a peace officer or private person to arrest any one committing or attempting to commit a public offense in the presence …
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Rule Text
A magistrate may orally order a peace officer or private person to arrest any one committing or attempting to commit a public offense in the presence of such magistrate.
Amendment history: Enacted 1872.