{"data":{"id":"us-il/725-ilcs-5-108-8","jurisdiction":"us-il","citation":"725 ILCS 5/108-8","heading":"Use of force in execution of search warrant.","body":"(a) 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.\n(b) The court issuing a warrant may authorize the officer executing the warrant to make entry without first knocking and announcing his or her office if it finds, based upon a showing of specific facts, the existence of the following exigent circumstances:\n(1) That the officer reasonably believes that if notice were given a weapon would be used:\n(i) against the officer executing the search warrant; or\n(ii) against another person.\n(2) That if notice were given there is an imminent \"danger\" that evidence will be destroyed.\n(c) Prior to the issuing of a warrant under subsection (b), the officer must attest that:\n(1) prior to entering the location described in the search warrant, a supervising officer will ensure that each participating member is assigned a body worn camera and is following policies and procedures in accordance with Section 10-20 of the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act; provided that the law enforcement agency has implemented body worn camera in accordance with Section 10-15 of the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. If a law enforcement agency or each participating member of a multi-jurisdictional team has not implemented a body camera in accordance with Section 10-15 of the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act, the officer must attest that the interaction authorized by the warrant is otherwise recorded;\n(2) The supervising officer verified the subject address listed on the warrant for accuracy and planned for children or other vulnerable people on-site; and\n(3) if an officer becomes aware the search warrant was executed at an address, unit, or apartment different from the location listed on the search warrant, that member will immediately notify a supervisor who will ensure an internal investigation or formal inquiry ensues.","path":["CHAPTER 725 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE","Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963."],"source_url":"https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ILCS/details?ActID=1966\u0026ChapterID=54\u0026ChapAct=FullText\u0026Print=True","current_through":"at least Public Act 104-790","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-15T04:46:42Z","sha256":"1c8a4ba73a8f2b717ed044fc47ba4d63ac8697d22ff99f28c952a6b5c2fc8ff3","source_id":"us-il","stale":false,"prev":"us-il/725-ilcs-5-108-7","next":"us-il/725-ilcs-5-108-9"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}