Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes — Criminal Procedure
Minn. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 629.38: PRIVATE PERSON TO DISCLOSE CAUSE OF ARREST
What this law says, in plain English
This statute sets procedural requirements for private persons making arrests: they must inform the arrestee of the cause before arrest (except when arresting someone actively committing an offense), and may forcibly enter a dwelling to arrest someone for a felony only after announcing intent and being refused entry.
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