Alabama § 15-10-4 - Arrest Without Warrant - Duty of Arresting Officer; Authority of Officer to Break and Enter Dwelling House.
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§ 15-10-4. Arrest Without Warrant - Duty of Arresting Officer; Authority of Officer to Break and Enter Dwelling House.
When arresting a person without a warrant, the officer must inform of his authority and the cause of arrest, except when the person is arrested in the actual commission of a public offense or on pursuit. In making a warrantless arrest, an officer has authority to break open an outer or inner door or window of a dwelling house if, after notice of his office and purpose, he is refused admittance.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 15-10-4 cover?
Section 15-10-4 ("Arrest Without Warrant - Duty of Arresting Officer; Authority of Officer to Break and Enter Dwelling House.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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