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Affidavit of Arrest Law & Legal Definition

An affidavit of arrest is generally filled out by the arresting officer and states the facts and circumstances surrounding an arrest. The affidavit may state such facts as the information which led to the arrest and the observations made before and after the arrest occurred. It is a statement given under oath and penalty of perjury. It may also be referred to as an arrest report.





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