{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"842","citation":"Pen. Code, § 842","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":"Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2147.","effective":null,"html":"<p>An arrest by a peace officer acting under a warrant is lawful even though the officer does not have the warrant in his possession at the time of the arrest, but if the person arrested so requests it, the warrant shall be shown to him as soon as practicable.</p>","text":"An arrest by a peace officer acting under a warrant is lawful even though the officer does not have the warrant in his possession at the time of the arrest, but if the person arrested so requests it, the warrant shall be shown to him as soon as practicable.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/arrest-by-whom-and-how-made-842","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}