Fla. Stat. § 901.20

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 901.20 - Use of force to effect release of person making arrest detained in building

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.

Fla. Stat. § 901.20

s. 20, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(20); s. 9, ch. 70-339; s.1464, ch. 97-102.