Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVII, Criminal Procedure
Fla. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 901.1501: Immediate arrest of a person with a significant medical condition
What this law says, in plain English
This statute governs law enforcement discretion when arresting persons with significant medical conditions in licensed healthcare facilities. It permits officers to consider circumstances and alternative arrest methods.
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