Illinois · Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (725 ILCS 5)
725 ILCS 5 § 108-8: Use of force in execution of search warrant
What this law says, in plain English
Officers may use necessary and reasonable force to enter property to execute a search warrant. Courts may authorize no-knock entry if exigent circumstances exist, such as belief a weapon would be used or evidence will be destroyed. Body cameras and address verification are required.
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