An arrest is the taking of a person into custody so that he may be held to answer for the alleged commission of a public offense. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 34.1601; SDCL, § 23-22-1; SL 1978, ch 178 , § 14.
Definition of arrest
SDCL § 23A-3-1 — under (RULE 4.1) ARREST.
SDCL § 23A-3-1