Florida § 828.17 - Officer to arrest without warrant.
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§ 828.17. Officer to arrest without warrant.
Any sheriff or any other peace officer of the state, or any police officer of any city or town of the state, shall arrest without warrant any person found violating any of the provisions of ss. 828.08, 828.12, and 828.13-828.16, and the officer making the arrest shall hold the offender until a warrant can be procured, and he or she shall use proper diligence to procure such warrant.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 828.17
What does Florida Statutes § 828.17 cover?
Section 828.17 ("Officer to arrest without warrant.") 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 § 828.17?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 828.17" (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 § 828.17 apply to my situation?
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