§ 22-189. Arrest, when made.

If the offense charged is a felony, the arrest may be made on any day, and at any time of the day or night.  If it is a misdemeanor, the arrest may be made only during the hours of six o'clock a.m. to ten o'clock p.m., inclusive, except as otherwise may be directed by  the magistrate endorsed upon the warrant.  Provided, an arrest on a warrant which charges a misdemeanor offense may be made at any time of the day or night if the defendant is in a public place or on a public roadway.

R.L. 1910, § 5647. R.L. 1910, § 5647.  Amended by Laws 1990, c. 148, § 1, emerg. eff. May 1, 1990.