Nevada Revised Statutes 171.142 – Breaking open door or window: Upon detention after making arrest
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Any person who has entered a house, structure or other place of concealment to make an arrest may break open a door or window if that is necessary to liberate himself or herself. An officer may do the same to liberate a person who, acting in the officer’s aid, entered to make an arrest and is detained inside.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 171.142
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039