Florida Statute 901.215 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS

Chapter 901
ARRESTS AND TEMPORARY DETENTIONS

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F.S. 901.215

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.

History.—s. 1, ch. 74-25; s. 1465, ch. 97-102.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 901.215

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 901.215.

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Cases Citing Statute 901.215

Total Results: 1

Evans v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1978-11-14

Citation: 364 So. 2d 93

Snippet: could account for her condition [under Section 901.215, Florida Statutes (1977)], and in doing so, there