S 3071
Prohibits issuance and execution of "no-knock" warrant to be executed at residences.
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits law enforcement from issuing or executing ‘no-knock’ warrants at residences. Under the proposed law, officers must first knock, announce their identity and reason for being there, and wait a reasonable amount of time before entering a property. The bill also modifies existing rules regarding the use of force when executing warrants at residences, requiring officers to ensure the warrant is valid and to execute it in accordance with the bill’s provisions.
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