Florida Statutes Section 901.21 - Search Of Person Arrested. (Fla. Stat. § 901.21)

901.21 Search of person arrested.—

(1) When a lawful arrest is effected, a peace officer may search the person arrested and the area within the person’s immediate presence for the purpose of:

(a) Protecting the officer from attack;

(b) Preventing the person from escaping; or

(c) Discovering the fruits of a crime.

(2) A peace officer making a lawful search without a warrant may seize all instruments, articles, or things discovered on the person arrested or within the person’s immediate control, the seizure of which is reasonably necessary for the purpose of:

(a) Protecting the officer from attack;

(b) Preventing the escape of the arrested person; or

(c) Assuring subsequent lawful custody of the fruits of a crime or of the articles used in the commission of a crime.

History.—s. 21, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(21); s. 10, ch. 70-339.

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