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Cal. Penal Code § 838

Cal. Penal Code § 838

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Cal. Penal Code § 838, California, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-25, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/887998
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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.