Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Procedure

NRS (Crim. Proc.) § 171.144: Breaking open door or window: Retaking person arrested

What this law says, in plain English

Law permits breaking open doors or windows to retake an escaped or rescued arrested person, after notice is given and admittance is refused.

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