Kansas — Statute

KSA 022-024-0003 – Arrest by private person | Kansas Law

Learn about Kansas's Arrest by private person law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

Legal Content

KSA 022-024-0003 – Arrest by private person

Kansas Statutes Annotated § KSA 022-024-0003

Statute Summary

22-2403.Arrest by private person.A person who is not a law enforcement officer may arrest another person when: (1) A felony has been or is being committed and the person making the arrest has probable cause to believe that the arrested person is guilty thereof; or (2) any crime, other than a traffic infraction or a cigarette or tobacco infraction, has been or is being committed by the arrested person in the view of the person making the arrest. History:L. 1970, ch. 129, Â§ 22-2403; L. 1984, c

Frequently Asked Questions

Understand this law in plain English and explore related case authority.

Start Free Legal Research → Run FlawCheck Citator

Need tailored strategy for your jurisdiction?

Get Your FlawFinder Research Plan →

Why Attorneys Choose FlawFinder

Side-by-side with Westlaw and LexisNexis

Feature	FlawFinder	Westlaw	LexisNexis
Monthly price	$19 - $99	$133 - $646	$153 - $399
Contract	None	1-3 year min	1-6 year min
Hidden fees	$0, always	Up to $469/search	$25/mo + per-doc
Police SOPs	✓ 310+ departments	✗	✗
Zero-hallucination AI	✓ CitationGuard	✗	✗
Cancel	One click	Termination fees	No option to cancel

Explain Like I'm 5

In simple terms: Learn about Kansas's Arrest by private person law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.