This law allows peace officers from other states to pursue and arrest individuals in Pennsylvania if they are in close pursuit for crimes committed in their home state. It also establishes procedures for reviewing such arrests and ensures that lawful arrests are not invalidated. The law clarifies the authority of out-of-state officers and the process for handling arrests made across state lines.
Yes, if they are in close pursuit of a suspect for a crime committed in their state, they have the authority to arrest in Pennsylvania under this law.
The arrested person must be taken before an issuing authority for a hearing to confirm the legality of the arrest before being taken back to the state where the crime was committed.
No, arrests must be in accordance with the law and confirmed lawful through a hearing; unlawful arrests must be discharged.
Yes, the law provides a hearing process to determine if the arrest was lawful, ensuring proper procedures are followed.