Montana Code Annotated 1995

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     46-5-228. Procedures assisting in execution of service of search warrant. (1) All necessary and reasonable force may be used to serve a search warrant or to effect an entry into any building, property, or object to serve a search warrant.
     (2) The person serving the search warrant may reasonably detain and search any person on the premises being searched at the time of the search:
     (a) for self-protection; or
     (b) to prevent the disposal or concealment of any evidence, contraband, or persons particularly described in the warrant.

     History: (1)En. 95-709 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-709; amd. Sec. 56, Ch. 800, L. 1991; Sec. 46-5-208, MCA 1989; redes. 46-5-228(1) by Code Commissioner, 1991; (2)En. 95-710 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-710; amd. Sec. 57, Ch. 800, L. 1991; Sec. 46-5-209, MCA 1989; redes. 46-5-228(2) by Code Commissioner, 1991.

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