An officer may execute a warrant of arrest on any day and at any time; but in doing so, he must inform the defendant of his authority and, if required, must show the warrant. If an officer executing an arrest warrant is refused admittance after notice of his authority and purpose, he may break an outer or inner door or window of a dwelling house in order to make the arrest.
Ala. Code § 15-10-2
When Officer May Execute Warrant; Authority of Officer to Break and Enter Dwelling House.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 452 So. 2d 487 - Edwards v. State (1982)
Most recently applied in 452 So. 2d 487 - Edwards v. State (June 1982)
(Code 1852, §435; Code 1867, §3984; Code 1876, §4654; Code 1886, §4261; Code 1896, §5210; Code 1907, §6268; Code 1923, §3262; Code 1940, T. 15, §153.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.