A private person, in order to make an arrest when a felony was committed in the arresting person’s presence, as authorized in section 29-06-20, if the person is refused admittance after the person has announced the person’s purpose, may break open a door or window of any building in which the person to be arrested is, or is reasonably believed to be.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 29-06-22

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49