If a person is arrested without a warrant and taken into custody, they will be brought before the officer in charge or another peace officer, but the officers do not have the authority to release the person.

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After being arrested without a warrant, the person may be released by the officer in charge or another peace officer under certain conditions, such as if the officers believe the charges do not warrant further action or if bail is posted, depending on the jurisdiction's laws.

If a Person Is Arrested Without a Warrant and Taken