§ 901.20, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 901. ARRESTS AND TEMPORARY DETENTIONS
Use of force to effect release of person making arrest detained in building.
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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
A peace officer may use any reasonable force to liberate himself or herself or another person from detention in a building entered for the purpose of making a lawful arrest.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 20, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(20); s. 9, ch. 70-339; s. 1464, ch. 97-102.
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