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§ 3109. Breaking doors or windows for entry or exit
18 USCA § 3109United States Code AnnotatedTitle 18. Crimes and Criminal Procedure (Approx. 2 pages)
§ 3109. Breaking doors or windows for entry or exit
18 USCA § 3109United States Code AnnotatedTitle 18. Crimes and Criminal Procedure (Approx. 2 pages)
United States Code Annotated
Title 18. Crimes and Criminal Procedure (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Criminal Procedure
Chapter 205. Searches and Seizures (Refs & Annos)
18 U.S.C.A. § 3109
§ 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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(June 25, 1948, c. 645, 62 Stat. 820.)
18 U.S.C.A. § 3109, 18 USCA § 3109
Current through P.L. 118-62. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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