Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 217: Method of arrest by officer under warrant
What this law says, in plain English
A peace officer making an arrest under warrant must inform the person of the officer's authority and that a warrant exists, unless the person flees, resists, or informing would imperil arrest. The warrant need not be present during arrest but must be shown upon request afterward.
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