Florida § 250.33 - Powers of commanding officer on state active duty.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 250.33 — Powers of commanding officer on state active duty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 250.33. Powers of commanding officer on state active duty.
The commanding officer of troops on state active duty may incarcerate and detain, until such person can be turned over to the civil authorities, any person guilty of drunkenness, breach of the peace, or disorderly conduct, within 1 mile of a camp, garrison, or station. The commanding officer may also abate any menace to the health or safety of his or her command, camp, garrison, or station.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 250.33
What does Florida Statutes § 250.33 cover?
Section 250.33 ("Powers of commanding officer on state active duty.") 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.
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