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§ 1532 He may break open any outer or inner door or window of a house, for the purpose of liberating a person who, having entered to aid him in the execution…

Part 2: Of Criminal Procedure | Title 12: Of Special Proceedings of a Criminal Nature | Chapter 3: Of Search Warrants

He may break open any outer or inner door or window of a house, for the purpose of liberating a person who, having entered to aid him in the execution of the warrant, is detained therein, or when necessary for his own liberation.

Amendment history: Enacted 1872.