Prohibits issuance and execution of "no-knock" warrant to be executed at residences.
S 3071 prohibits law enforcement from executing "no-knock" warrants at residences in New Jersey. It requires officers to knock, clearly announce their identity and purpose, and wait at least 30 seconds (or longer if reasonable) before entering, unless exigent circumstances exist. This applies to all arrest warrants and search warrants targeting residential properties. The bill directly affects police officers executing warrants at homes by mandating this notification process before entry.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Benjie Wimberly
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