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725 ILCS 5/ 107-8
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§ 107-8 Assisting peace officer)
Article 107: Arrest
Rule Text
(a) A peace officer making a lawful arrest may command the aid of persons over the age of 18.
(b) A person commanded to aid a peace officer shall have the same authority to arrest as that peace officer.
(c) A person commanded to aid a peace officer shall not be civilly liable for any reasonable conduct in aid of the officer.
Amendment history: (from Ch. 38, par. 107-8) (Source: P.A. 80-360.)