An officer may break open any door or window of a dwelling house to execute a warrant of arrest, or to make such arrest for a felony without a warrant, as is provided in section 29-06-15, if, after notice of the officer's authority and purpose, the officer is refused admittance.
N.D. Cent. Code § 29-06-14
Officer may break door
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