There is a newer version of the North Carolina General Statutes
2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 15-43. House broken open to prevent felony.
§ 15‑43. House broken open to prevent felony.
All persons are authorized to break open and enter a house to prevent a felony about to be committed therein. (1868‑9, c. 178, subch. 1, s. 4; Code, s. 1127; Rev., s. 3179; C.S., s. 4545.)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. North Carolina may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
