Tennessee Code 40-7-112 – Arrest by private person – Notice of intention to make arrest – Use of force to enter dwelling house
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 40-7-112
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
If the person to be arrested has committed a felony, and a private person, after notice of the person’s intention to make the arrest, is refused admittance, the arresting person may break open an outer or inner door or window of a dwelling house to make the arrest.