Montana § 46-6-502 Arrest By Private Person

Montana Statutes

§ 46-6-502 — Arrest By Private Person

Montana § 46-6-502

Title 46CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 6ARREST

Part 5Arrest by a Private Person

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 46-6-502 (2026).

Text

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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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.

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.