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Florida Criminal Procedure And Corrections Code Section 901.20 - Arrests - Use of force to effect release of person making arrest detained in building.

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Title XLVII   CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS

Chapter 901   ARRESTS

901.20  Use of force to effect release of person making arrest detained in building.--A peace officer may use any reasonable force to liberate himself or herself or another person from detention in a building entered for the purpose of making a lawful arrest.

History.--s. 20, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(20); s. 9, ch. 70-339; s. 1464, ch. 97-102.

Last modified: November 21, 2006