§ 40-7-112. Arrest by private person -- Notice of intention to make arrest -- Use of force to enter dwelling house.

TN Code § 40-7-112 (2019) (N/A)
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If the person to be arrested has committed a felony, and a private person, after notice of the person's intention to make the arrest, is refused admittance, the arresting person may break open an outer or inner door or window of a dwelling house to make the arrest.