TCA 40-7-115
Breaking in to retake escaped prisoner
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What does this charge mean?
An officer pursuing an escaped prisoner may break into a building to recapture the prisoner, after announcing their authority and purpose.
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To retake the party escaping or rescued, the person pursuing may, after notice of that person’s intention and refusal of admittance, break open any outer or inner door or window of a dwelling house.
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TCA Section40-7-115