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Definition: The requirement that law enforcement officers knock on the door, announce their identity and purpose, and wait a reasonable time before forcibly entering to execute a search warrant. Exceptions exist for exigent circumstances.
Category: Law Enforcement · Statute: F.S. 933.09 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Knock and Announce Rule in Florida
The requirement that law enforcement officers knock on the door, announce their identity and purpose, and wait a reasonable time before forcibly entering to execute a search warrant. Exceptions exist for exigent circumstances.
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