The bill amends section 29-06-22 of the North Dakota Century Code, which governs the circumstances under which a private person may forcibly enter 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 committed 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 private individuals can take such actions, emphasizing the need for a reasonable belief of imminent danger before resorting to breaking and entering.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 29-06-22
Enrollment: 29-06-22