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18 U.S.C. § 3109. — Breaking doors or windows for entry or exit · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 18/§ 3109

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18 U.S.C. § 3109.Chapter 205

§ 3109

Breaking doors or windows for entry or exit

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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.

Release: pl-119-84 (2026-04-18)