Michigan law allows private persons to make arrests under specific circumstances, such as witnessing a felony or being summoned by a peace officer. Arrests can be made at any time, with or without a warrant, and officers have certain duties to inform the arrested person of their rights and the reasons for arrest. The law also outlines procedures for warrantless arrests and the handling of warrants by officers.
Yes, a private person can make an arrest if they witness a felony, if the person has committed a felony elsewhere, if summoned by a peace officer, or if they are a merchant or security personnel with reasonable cause to believe a store violation occurred.
Yes, Michigan law allows arrests to be made at any time of day or night.
No, officers do not need to have the warrant physically in hand, but they should inform the person of the warrant if possible and show it as soon as practicable.
Officers must inform the person of their authority and the cause of the arrest, unless the person is actively engaged in a crime, flees, or resists arrest.