In California, the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit related to a false arrest is generally one year from the date of the arrest.
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Warrantless means that government officers carry out a search or arrest without a warrant or any other legal authorization. The requirement of a warrant serves to protect individuals' privacy interests against unreasonable governmental intrusion.
Victims of false arrest can seek justice by filing a civil rights lawsuit. However, law enforcement officers and agencies have robust legal defenses to civil rights claims, including a qualified immunity defense.