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NC H656

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Alexander

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from conducting no-knock warrant service except when effecting the rescue of a hostage with probable cause to believe is located on the premises or in the vehicle
  • Removes two existing exceptions that allowed officers to break and enter without announcement: (1) when admittance is being denied or unreasonably delayed, and (2) when giving notice would endanger life or safety
  • Modifies G.S. 15A-251 to restrict forced entry to hostage rescue situations only
  • Becomes effective upon passage and applies to all warrant service on or after the effective date

Legislative Description

Prohibition on No-Knock Warrant Service

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/26/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/26/2021

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