1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 53
  3. CHAPTER 24
  4. Part 3
  5. 53-24-303 Treatment and services for intoxicated persons

Montana Code Annotated 2021

TITLE 53. SOCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS

CHAPTER 24. ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE

Part 3. Treatment of Alcoholics and Intoxicated Persons

Treatment And Services For Intoxicated Persons

53-24-303. Treatment and services for intoxicated persons. (1) A person who appears to be intoxicated in a public place and to be in need of help may be assisted to the person's home, an approved private treatment facility, or other health care facility by the police.

(2) A peace officer acting within the scope of the officer's authority under this chapter is not personally liable for the officer's actions.

History: En. 69-6219 by Sec. 9, Ch. 302, L. 1974; Sec. 69-6219, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 80-2716 by Sec. 6, Ch. 280, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 414, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2716; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 241, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 165, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 442, L. 2005.