Does NC have the no-knock search warrant law?

Answer 1

Currently, at least here in California, police officers / detectives are bound by a court ruling that says we CAN NOT seek a judge's permission to serve a warrant without knock and notice. Police must use their discretion at the time of the warrant service in determining whether or not a warrant can be served without knock and notice. Essentially, no knock service can only be justified when the safety of officers would be severely threatened, or destruction of evidence would occur, if knock and notice was made.

Federal judges and magistrates may specifically authorize federal officers the authority to execute a warrant without knock and notice.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

it can vary from agency to agency. Each department patterns their policies after the state guidelines. As long as they have a warrant, they may not have to knock due to the nature of the Warrant. I.E. high risk warrant for narcotics, armed fugitives etc... just depends..