Idaho Statutes

§ 19-611 — BREAKING DOORS AND WINDOWS

Idaho § 19-611
JurisdictionIdaho
Title 19CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Ch. 6ARREST, BY WHOM AND HOW MADE

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Idaho Code § 19-611 (2026).

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To make an arrest, if the offense is a felony, a private person, if any public offense, a peace officer, may break open the door or window of the house in which the person to be arrested is, or in which there is reasonable ground for believing him to be, after having demanded admittance and explained the purpose for which admittance is desired.

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Legislative History

[(19-611) Cr. Prac. 1864, secs. 129, 132, 139, pp. 229 and 230; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 7548; C.S., sec. 8734; I.C.A., sec. 19-611.]

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