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TCA 40-7-114

Pursuit after escape

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What does this charge mean?

If a person escapes after being lawfully arrested, the arresting officer (or private citizen) may pursue and re-arrest them.

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If a person arrested escapes or is rescued, the person from whose custody the arrested person escaped or was rescued may immediately pursue and retake the arrested person at any time and in any place within the state.
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TCA Section40-7-114