TITLE LIX
PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES

CHAPTER 594
ARRESTS IN CRIMINAL CASES

Notice of Arrest; Right to Advice of Counsel, etc.

Section 594:15

    594:15 Notice of Arrest. – The officer in charge of a police station to which an arrested person is brought shall immediately secure from the prisoner, if possible, the name of the parent, nearest relative, friend or attorney with whom the prisoner may desire to consult, and shall immediately notify such relative, friend or attorney of the detention of the prisoner, when possible. Notice shall be given by telephone or messenger when practicable.

Source. 1917, 92:1. PL 364:7. RL 423:7.