Temporary Arrest
1. The office of the Secret State Police, and the regional and local state police agencies are authorized to order the temporary arrest of any person to whom the provisions of article 1 apply, provided—
a. That such person is likely to engage in subversive activities unless detained.
b. That there is danger that evidence may be destroyed [Verdunklungsgefahr].
c. That the person is suspected of preparing for his escape.
2. The record must show that the accused has been advised of his provisional arrest within 24 hours after he has been seized. Likewise the record must show that he has been advised of the reasons for his being placed under temporary arrest.
3. A person under temporary arrest must be released not later than 10 days from the day of his arrest, unless an order for protective custody has been issued within that period by the office of the Secret State Police.
Article 4
Right to Issue Directives
The right of the Reich governors, the Land government, the Oberpraesidenten, and the Regierungspraesidenten, to issue directives to the superior State Police and Police offices, is not affected by articles 2 and 3.