2010 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 13 - Criminal Code
13-3894 Right to break into building in order to effect release of person making arrest detained therein

13-3894. Right to break into building in order to effect release of person making arrest detained therein

A peace officer or a private person may break open a door or window of any building when necessary for the purpose of liberating a person who entered the building in accordance with the provisions of section 13-3891 or 13-3892 and is detained therein.

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