Fla. Stat. § 901.22: Arrest after escape or rescue.

If a person lawfully arrested escapes or is rescued, the person from whose custody she or he escapes or was rescued or any other officer may immediately pursue and retake the person arrested without a warrant at any time and in any place.

History.—s. 22, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(22); s. 11, ch. 70-339; s. 1466, ch. 97-102.