Fla. Stat. § 901.21
Search of person arrested
Florida · Florida Statutes Chapter 901 — ARRESTS AND TEMPORARY DETENTIONS · Status: effective
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- Fla. Stat. § 901.21, Search of person arrested, Florida, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-25, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1160119
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(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.