Law of Criminal Procedure

In case of flagrante delicto, the preliminary criminal investigation officer shall arrest the accused against whom sufficient evidence exists for charging him with the crime. A report to that effect shall be drafted and the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution shall be promptly notified. In all cases, the arrested person shall not be detained for more than twenty four hours, except upon a written order by the investigator. If the accused is not present, the preliminary criminal investigation officer shall issue an order for his arrest and a note to that effect shall be included in the report.