Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 3109


   
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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