La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 201
Current with changes from Acts 3, and 6-45 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Arrest is the taking of one person into custody by another. To constitute arrest there must be an actual restraint of the person. The restraint may be imposed by force or may result from the submission of the person arrested to the custody of the one arresting him.
La. Cr.P. § 201