Florida § 901.1501 - Immediate arrest of a person with a significant medical condition.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 901.1501 — Immediate arrest of a person with a significant medical condition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 901.1501. Immediate arrest of a person with a significant medical condition.
(1) As used in this section, the term “person with a significant medical condition” means a person who is a patient or resident of a hospital licensed under chapter 395, a nursing home facility licensed under part II of chapter 400, or an assisted living facility licensed under part I of chapter 429. (2) In determining whether to make an immediate arrest of a person with a significant medical condition, including an arrest for an offense committed against an elderly person or a disabled adult, a law enforcement officer may use his or her discretion based on the totality of the circumstances, including consideration of whether the person is a current or continued threat to public safety or himself or herself or a flight risk, and may consider all available lawful methods of making an arrest, including seeking an arrest warrant under s. 901.02. (3) This section does not prohibit a law enforcement officer from arresting a person without a warrant under s. 901.15, or making such an arrest by any lawful method.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 901.1501
What does Florida Statutes § 901.1501 cover?
Section 901.1501 ("Immediate arrest of a person with a significant medical condition.") 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 § 901.1501?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 901.1501 apply to my situation?
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