Use of force in execution of search warrant

22-2508. Use of force in execution of search warrant. All necessary and reasonable force may be used to effect an entry into any building or property or part thereof to execute a search warrant. History: L. 1970, ch. 129, § 22-2508; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Provisions of this section not included in prior law, Richard H. Seaton and Paul E. Wilson, 39 J.B.A.K. 97, 161 (1970). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Mentioned in dissent to holding warrantless search consented to by acceptance of club license. State v. Dailey, 209 Kan. 707, 724, 498 P.2d 614. 2. Kansas has not adopted "knock and announce" rule; search reasonable where clothing and announcement identified sheriff's deputies. State v. Tyler, 251 Kan. 616, 634, 840 P.2d 413 (1992). 3. Whether police violated defendant's rights by using unnecessary and unreasonable force in executing search warrant examined. State v. McCloud, 257 Kan. 1, 12, 891 P.2d 324 (1995). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026