46-6-402 . Assisting a peace officer. (1) A peace officer making a lawful arrest may command the aid of persons 18 years of age or older. (2) A person commanded to aid a peace officer in making an arrest: (a) has the same authority to arrest as that officer; and (b) is not civilly liable for any reasonable conduct in aid of the officer.
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