Fla. Stat. 856.031
Arrest without warrant

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Any sheriff, police officer, or other law enforcement officer may arrest any suspected loiterer or prowler without a warrant in case delay in procuring one would probably enable such suspected loiterer or prowler to escape arrest.

Source: Section 856.031 — Arrest without warrant, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0856.­031 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 856.031. Arrest without warrant's source at flsenate​.gov