Florida Statutes

Fla. Stat. § 397.677 (2025)

Protective custody; circumstances justifying.

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397.677 Protective custody; circumstances justifying.A law enforcement officer may implement protective custody measures as specified in this part when a minor or an adult who appears to meet the involuntary admission criteria in s. 397.675 is:
(1) Brought to the attention of law enforcement; or
(2) In a public place.
History.s. 6, ch. 93-39.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2015–2015 · leading case: State v. Silliman, 168 So. 3d 245 (Fla. 5th DCA 2015).
State v. Silliman, 168 So. 3d 245 (Fla. 5th DCA 2015). · cites it 2× “§ 397.677, Fla. Stat. (2013). Thus, section 397.”
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