2002 Minnesota Statutes

     626.862 Powers of law enforcement officers. 

    Except as specifically provided by statute, only a peace 
 officer, constable, and part-time peace officer may: 

    (1) issue a citation in lieu of arrest or continued 
 detention unless specifically authorized by ordinance; 

    (2) ask a person receiving a citation to give a written 
 promise to appear in court; or 

    (3) take a person into custody as permitted by section 
 629.34. 

    HIST: 1987 c 334 s 5