What statute is cited for warrantless arrest?

• A. 31-2-7
• B. 31-1-9
• C. 31-3-7
• D. 31-1-7

Answer: (D)

Warrantless arrest authority is the statutory permission recognizing when a peace officer may detain a person without a warrant because there is probable cause that an offense has occurred and the statute permits such an arrest under the circumstances. The section numbered 31-1-7 is the provision that specifically establishes that general warrantless-arrest power. The other sections address different procedures or limitations and do not provide the core warrantless-arrest authority, so they don’t serve as the correct citation for warrantless arrest.