Wyoming § 7-8-104 - Authority of officer to break open building in execution of warrant.
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§ 7-8-104. Authority of officer to break open building in execution of warrant.
In executing a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with an offense, a peace officer may break open a door or window of any building in which the person to be arrested is or is reasonably believed to be, if the officer is not admitted after he has announced his authority and purpose.
Source: official Wyoming text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 7-8-104 cover?
Section 7-8-104 ("Authority of officer to break open building in execution of warrant.") is part of the Wyoming Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of Wyoming. 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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