North Dakota § 29-06-26 Who may break door to liberate self

North Dakota Statutes

§ 29-06-26 — Who may break door to liberate self

North Dakota § 29-06-26

Title 29Judicial Procedure, Criminal

Ch. 29-06Arrest

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N.D. Cent. Code § 29-06-26 (2026).

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Any person who has lawfully entered a house for the purpose of making an arrest, or who
while therein makes an arrest, may break open the door or window thereof, if detained therein,
when necessary to exit the house, and an officer may do the same when necessary for the
purpose of liberating a person who, acting in the officer's aid, lawfully enters for the purpose of
making an arrest and is detained therein.

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Any person who has lawfully entered a house for the purpose of making an arrest, or who
while therein makes an arrest, may break open the door or window thereof, if detained therein,
when necessary to exit the house, and an officer may do the same when necessary for the
purpose of liberating a person who, acting in the officer's aid, lawfully enters for the purpose of
making an arrest and is detained therein.