Which actions are required before, during, and after an arrest?

• A. Inform the person the cause of arrest
• B. Take him to magistrate or peace officer
• C. require him to submit except when he is in actual commission of the offense or when he is arrested on pursuit immediately after its commission
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Arrest procedures are meant to protect rights while ensuring lawful enforcement. The arrestee must be told the reason for the arrest so they understand why they are being detained. The officer then takes the person to the nearest magistrate or peace officer, placing the arrest under proper judicial oversight. In general, the arrestee is expected to submit to the arrest, but there are important exceptions: if the person is actually committing the offense, or if they are arrested in hot pursuit immediately after the offense, immediate action is necessary and the formal submission can follow. Together, these points describe what should happen before, during, and after an arrest.