Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: The right of a private citizen to arrest another person without a warrant when a felony has been committed and the citizen has probable cause to believe the person committed it.
Category: Arrest Process · Statute: F.S. 901.16 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Citizen's Arrest in Florida
The right of a private citizen to arrest another person without a warrant when a felony has been committed and the citizen has probable cause to believe the person committed it.
How This Relates to Bail
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