Florida § 901.215 - Search of person arrested for identifying device indicating a medical disability.
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§ 901.215. Search of person arrested for identifying device indicating a medical disability.
Every law enforcement officer, sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other arresting officer shall, when arresting any person who appears to be inebriated, intoxicated, or not in control of his or her physical functions, examine such person to ascertain whether or not the person is wearing a medic-alert bracelet or necklace or has upon his or her person some other visible identifying device which would specifically delineate a medical disability which would account for the actions of such person. Any arresting officer who does, in fact, discover such identifying device upon such person shall take immediate steps to aid the afflicted person in receiving medication or other treatment for his or her disability.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 901.215
What does Florida Statutes § 901.215 cover?
Section 901.215 ("Search of person arrested for identifying device indicating a medical disability.") 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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