Art. 227. Rearrest after escape If a person lawfully arrested escapes or is rescued, the person from whose custody he escaped or was rescued may pursue and retake him immediately without a warrant at any time and in any place within the state. He may use the same means to retake as are authorized for an arrest.
Rearrest after escape
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 227
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 227