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FL S1856
Bill
AI Summary
- Abrogates the common law remedy of citizen's arrest in Florida by creating section 901.001 of Florida Statutes
- Prohibits any private person who is not a law enforcement officer (as defined in s. 943.10(1)) from arresting another person for any violation of state law
- Acknowledges a citizen's interest in protecting property and persons but explicitly states there is no duty to assist or intervene
- Exempts law enforcement officers acting outside of their jurisdictions, preserving their authority to make arrests
- Sponsored by Senator Pizzo with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Citizen Arrests
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
3/14/2022
Full Bill Text
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