Montana § 46-6-603 Partner Or Family Member Assault -- Seizure Of Weapon

Montana Statutes

§ 46-6-603 — Partner Or Family Member Assault -- Seizure Of Weapon

Montana § 46-6-603

Title 46CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 6ARREST

Part 6Domestic Violence Provisions

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Mont. Code Ann. § 46-6-603 (2026).

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46-6-603 . Partner or family member assault -- seizure of weapon.

(1)A peace officer who responds to a call relating to partner or family member assault shall seize the weapon used or threatened to be used in the alleged assault.

(2)The responding officer may, as appropriate:

(a)take reasonable action necessary to provide for the safety of a victim and any other member of the household;

(b)transport or arrange for the transportation of the victim and any other member of the household to a safe location; and

(c)assist a victim and any other member of the household to remove necessary personal items.

(3)A weapon seized under this section may not be returned to the offender until acquittal or until the return is ordered by the court.

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46-6-603 . Partner or family member assault -- seizure of weapon. (1) A peace officer who responds to a call relating to partner or family member assault shall seize the weapon used or threatened to be used in the alleged assault.
(2) The responding officer may, as appropriate:
(a) take reasonable action necessary to provide for the safety of a victim and any other member of the household;
(b) transport or arrange for the transportation of the victim and any other member of the household to a safe location; and
(c) assist a victim and any other member of the household to remove necessary personal items.
(3) A weapon seized under this section may not be returned to the offender until acquittal or until the return is ordered by the court.