2025 Session Last amended: 2020 session

§ 629.344 — Criminal Vehicular Operation and Manslaughter; Certification of Probable Cause by Peace Officer

Plain-Language Summary

In criminal vehicular operation or manslaughter cases, a peace officer can certify probable cause to arrest a person involved in a crash.

Practical Notes
The officer must personally witness facts supporting probable cause. This applies to serious vehicle-related crimes causing injury or death.