18 USC 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.
Terms Used In 18 USC 3109
- officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1