A 1706 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This New Jersey bill (A 1706) requires law enforcement officers to knock and announce their identity and purpose before entering a residence for an arrest or search. It prohibits "no-knock" warrants at homes, mandating officers wait at least 30 seconds after announcing before entering - unless immediate danger exists. The law applies to all arrest and search warrants executed at residential properties and updates existing statutes to include these entry requirements. It directly affects police procedures when conducting home entries, aiming to increase transparency and safety for residents.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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