S 4211 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits issuance and execution of "no-knock" warrant to be executed at residences.

S 4211 requires law enforcement officers to knock on a residence door, clearly announce their identity and purpose, and wait at least 30 seconds before entering for an arrest or search, unless exigent circumstances exist. It prohibits the issuance and execution of "no-knock" warrants for residential entries, mandating that all such warrants include these entry requirements. The bill also amends New Jersey's use-of-force law to require officers to follow these procedures when executing warrants at residences. This policy change directly affects police operations during home entries and impacts the safety of residents during warrant executions.
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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