Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: Being intoxicated in a public place and endangering the safety of others or property. Florida treats public intoxication primarily as a public health issue — officers may take the person to a detox center rather than arrest them.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 856.011 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Public Intoxication in Florida
Being intoxicated in a public place and endangering the safety of others or property. Florida treats public intoxication primarily as a public health issue — officers may take the person to a detox center rather than arrest them.
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