Illinois Statutes
§ 107-8 — Assisting peace officer)
Illinois·Topic RIGHTS AND REMEDIES·Ch. 725 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE·Act 725 ILCS 5/ Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963.·Art. Title II - Apprehension And Investigation
(a)A peace officer making a lawful arrest may command the aid of persons over the age of 18.
(b)A person commanded to aid a peace officer shall have the same authority to arrest as that peace officer.
(c)A person commanded to aid a peace officer shall not be civilly liable for any reasonable conduct in aid of the officer.
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Legislative History
(Source: P.A. 80-360.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 107-1
Definitions§ 107-10
Defective warrant§ 107-11
When summons may be issued§ 107-12
Notice to appear§ 107-15
Fresh pursuit§ 107-16
Apprehension of offender§ 107-2
Arrest by peace officer§ 107-3
Arrest by private person§ 107-5
Method of arrest§ 107-7
Persons exempt from arrest