Knock and Announce Rule

What is Knock and Announce Rule?

A legal rule mandating that police cannot just break down someone's door in order to execute a search warrant. Generally, the rule requires the police to knock and announce their authority to search the premises, and then wait a reasonable period of time before they enter.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Constitutional Law terms:

• Search Warrant
• Hostile Work Environment

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