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 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 bill introduces a critical condition for such actions: the private person must reasonably believe that an individual inside the building is at imminent risk of serious bodily injury or death. This amendment aims to clarify the legal framework surrounding private arrests and ensure that the use of force in entering a building is justified under specific, urgent circumstances.

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