To make an arrest, either with or without a warrant, the officer may break open any outer or inner door or window of a dwelling house if, after notice of the officer's office, authority and purpose, the officer is refused admittance.
Code 1858, § 5039; Shan., § 6999; Code 1932, § 11538; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-807.
Textbooks. Tennessee Criminal Practice and Procedure (Raybin), §§ 1.23, 18.201, 18.203.
Law Reviews.
The Tennessee Bail System — What's the Best Cure? (Michael D. Brent), 8 Mem. St. U.L. Rev. 121.