Section 153-A. Warrant of arrest; when and how executed  


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  • (a) A warrant of
      arrest may be executed on any day of the week, and at any  hour  of  the
      day or night.
        (b)  Unless  encountering physical resistance, flight or other factors
      rendering normal procedure impractical,  the  arresting  police  officer
      must  inform the subject named therein that a warrant for his arrest for
      attendance at the proceeding designated therein has  been  issued.  Upon
      request of such subject, the police officer must show him the warrant if
      he  has  it  in his possession. The officer need not have the warrant in
      his possession, and, if he has not, he must show it to the subject  upon
      request as soon after the arrest as possible.
        (c)  In  order  to  effect the arrest, the police officer may use such
      physical force as is justifiable pursuant to section 35.30 of the  penal
      law.
        (d)  In  order  to effect the arrest, the police officer may enter any
      premises in which he reasonably believes the subject named therein to be
      present. Before such entry, he must give, or make reasonable  effort  to
      give, notice of his authority and purpose to an occupant thereof.
        (e)  If the officer, after giving such notice, is not admitted, he may
      enter such premises, and by a breaking if necessary.