The bill amends section 29-06-22 of the North Dakota Century Code, which outlines the circumstances under which a private person may break into a building to make an arrest. The new legal language specifies that a private person may break open a door or window to make an arrest if they have witnessed a felony in their presence and have been refused entry after announcing their purpose.

Additionally, the amendment introduces a critical condition: the private person must reasonably believe that an individual inside the building is at imminent risk of serious bodily injury or death. This change aims to clarify the circumstances under which a private citizen can take such action, emphasizing the need for a reasonable belief of imminent danger to justify breaking into a property.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 29-06-22