False Arrest False Imprisonment Statute Of Limitations in Florida
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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
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Florida statute-of-limitations: statute of limitations years is 2; government notice period days is 1095.
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Citation: Fla. Stat. § 95.11 (2024) (as amended by 2023 HB 837, eff. Mar. 24, 2023)
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- Statute Of Limitations Years: 2
- Government Notice Period Days: 1095
- Limitation Period: 5 years
- Limitation Period: 4 years
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False Arrest False Imprisonment Statute Of Limitations in Florida
Florida’s false arrest and false imprisonment claims are governed by Fla. Stat. § 95.11 (2024), as amended by 2023 HB 837 effective March 24, 2023. That statute establishes a two-year statute of limitations for bringing such actions. The limitations period runs from the date the cause of action accrues, as defined under the statute and related case law. The verified figure and a worked example demonstrating its application appear below. Because the statute sets out accrual rules and exceptions, the exact details are contained in the official source. To estimate a specific result, the reader should use the DocketMath calculator, which incorporates the governing authority’s precise provisions.
Governing authority
In Florida, the statute of limitations rule is set by Fla. Stat. § 95.11 (2024) (as amended by 2023 HB 837, eff. Mar. 24, 2023). The verified packet cites Fla. Stat. § 95.11 (2024) (as amended by 2023 HB 837, eff. Mar. 24, 2023) (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0095.11).
Deadline example
For a Florida false arrest false imprisonment limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites Fla. Stat. § 95.11 (2024) (as amended by 2023 HB 837, eff. Mar. 24, 2023) (https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0095.11).
Example inputs:
- Accrual date: 2024-04-25
- Filing date checked: 2026-04-25
Calculation:
- Start with the accrual date.
- Add 2 years.
- The example deadline is 2026-04-25.
This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.
Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the false arrest false imprisonment statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
