Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 3109
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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 3109. Breaking doors or windows for entry or exit
The officer may break open any outer or inner door or window of a
house, or any part of a house, or anything therein, to execute a
search warrant, if, after notice of his authority and purpose, he
is refused admittance or when necessary to liberate himself or a
person aiding him in the execution of the warrant.
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