Florida § 941.32 - Fresh pursuit; arrest; etc.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 941.32 — Fresh pursuit; arrest; etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 941.32. Fresh pursuit; arrest; etc.

If an arrest is made in this state by an officer of another state in accordance with the provisions of s. 941.31, the officer shall without unnecessary delay take the person so arrested before a county court judge or other judicial officer having jurisdiction of commitment, of the county in which the arrest was made, who shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of determining the lawfulness of the arrest. If the committing judicial officer determines that the arrest was lawful, she or he shall commit the person arrested to await for a reasonable time the issuance of an extradition warrant by the Governor of this state, or admit the person to bail for such purpose. If the committing judicial officer determines that the arrest was unlawful, she or he shall discharge the person arrested.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 941.32

What does Florida Statutes § 941.32 cover?

Section 941.32 ("Fresh pursuit; arrest; etc.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Florida § 941.32?

A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 941.32" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Florida law?

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How does Florida § 941.32 apply to my situation?

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