Montana Statutes
§ 46-6-502 — Arrest By Private Person
46-6-502 . Arrest by private person.
(1)A private person may arrest another when there is probable cause to believe that the person is committing or has committed an offense and the existing circumstances require the person's immediate arrest. The private person may use reasonable force to detain the arrested person.
(2)A private person making an arrest shall immediately notify the nearest available law enforcement agency or peace officer and give custody of the person arrested to the officer or agency.
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Legislative History
En. 95-611 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 274, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 95-611(part); amd. Sec. 40, Ch. 800, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 332, L. 2009.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 46-6-101
Repealed§ 46-6-102
Persons Exempt From Arrest§ 46-6-103
Repealed§ 46-6-104
Method Of Arrest§ 46-6-105
Time Of Making Arrest§ 46-6-106
Renumbered 46-6-312§ 46-6-202
Renumbered 46-6-214 And 46-6-215§ 46-6-203
Renumbered 46-6-216§ 46-6-204
Minor Irregularities In Warrant§ 46-6-205
Through 46-6-209 Reserved§ 46-6-210
Arrest By Peace Officer§ 46-6-211
Issuance Of Arrest Warrant Or Summons