1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 46
  3. CHAPTER 6
  4. Part 4
  5. 46-6-402 Assisting a peace officer

Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 46. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 6. ARREST

Part 4. Arrest by a Peace Officer

Assisting A Peace Officer

46-6-402. Assisting a peace officer. (1) A peace officer making a lawful arrest may command the aid of persons 18 years of age or older.

(2) A person commanded to aid a peace officer in making an arrest:

(a) has the same authority to arrest as that officer; and

(b) is not civilly liable for any reasonable conduct in aid of the officer.

History: En. 95-609 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 60, Ch. 535, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 95-609; amd. Sec. 38, Ch. 800, L. 1991.