Attorneys explain the crime of "false imprisonment" under Florida Statute 787.02 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL. The §50-e requirement applies where a plaintiff seeks to bring false arrest and false imprisonment claims against a municipality under state law.The courts must sometimes determine when a citizen's arrest is valid if the police take custody of the person without a warrant. All reports submitted online are subject to public release per Florida Statute §119. Filing a false police report is a crime. Fill out the contact form or call us at 877-377-8666 to schedule your free consultation. Second, Mr. Godbolt fails to state a claim for false arrest or imprisonment. An officer must either have a warrant or reasonable suspicion that a person has committed or is about to commit a crime (probable cause). This type of warrant is different from a standard arrest warrant as law enforcement will not actively seek out your arrest. Not all registrations can be filed online.