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TCA 40-7-112

Arrest by private person – Notice of intention to make arrest – Use of force to enter dwelling house

FELONYFelony

What does this charge mean?

Arrest by private person – Notice of intention to make arrest – Use of force to enter dwelling house — Felony.

Penalty Details

ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
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.
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FELONY
TCA Section40-7-112