{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"855","citation":"Pen. Code, § 855","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 3. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [777. - 883.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Retaking After an Escape or Rescue [854. - 855.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3/chapter-6"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>To retake the person escaping or rescued, the person pursuing may break open an outer or inner door or window of a dwelling house, if, after notice of his intention, he is refused admittance.</p>","text":"To retake the person escaping or rescued, the person pursuing may break open an outer or inner door or window of a dwelling house, if, after notice of his intention, he is refused admittance.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/retaking-after-an-escape-or-rescue-855","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}