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Section 15-5-9 Authority of Serving Officer to Break into House

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Alabama Code › Title 15 › Chapter 5 › Section 15-5-9

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To execute a search warrant, an officer may break open any door or window of a house, any part of a house or anything therein if after notice of his authority and purpose he is refused admittance.

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