{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"838","citation":"Pen. Code, § 838","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 3. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [777. - 883.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Arrest, by Whom and How Made [833. - 851.93.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3/chapter-5"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A magistrate may orally order a peace officer or private person to arrest any one committing or attempting to commit a public offense in the presence of such magistrate.</p>","text":"A magistrate may orally order a peace officer or private person to arrest any one committing or attempting to commit a public offense in the presence of such magistrate.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/arrest-by-whom-and-how-made-838","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}