Text of the provision
Sec. 12. Right to break out from building or enclosure. — Whenever an officer has entered the building or enclosure in accordance with the preceding section, he may break out therefrom when necessary to liberate himself.
Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure (A.M. No. 00-5-03-SC), Rule 113, Section 12. Reproduced verbatim and verified word-for-word against two independent published renderings (ChanRobles and LawPhil).
About this section
This is Section 12 of Rule 113 (Arrest) of the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure, the rules promulgated by the Supreme Court in A.M. No. 00-5-03-SC and in force since December 1, 2000. The text above is reproduced verbatim from the current rules.
Related provisions
- Section 11 — Right of officer to break into building or enclosure.
- Section 13 — Arrest after escape or rescue.
Cases citing this section
- Authorities on this section will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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