UNDERSTANDING FDLES ROLE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT — How does Florida handle issues concerning foreign nationals?
• There are special procedures governing the arrest and detention of foreign nationals, deaths of foreign nationals, the appointment of guardians for minors or incompetent adults who are foreign nationals, and related issues pertaining to the provision of consular services to foreign nationals in the United States. Instructions and guidance can be found on the web at the Department of State or the Office of the General Council.