Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes — Criminal Procedure
Minn. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 629.39: PRIVATE PERSON MAKING ARREST TO DELIVER ARRESTEE TO JUDGE OR PEACE OFFICER
What this law says, in plain English
A private person who arrests someone for a public offense must deliver the arrested person to a judge or peace officer promptly. If the arrested person escapes, the custodian may pursue and retake them, including breaking into dwellings after announcing intent and being refused entry.
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