Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 46, Criminal Procedure
MCA Title 46 § 46-5-102: Scope of search incident to arrest
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines the scope and permissible purposes for searches that peace officers may conduct when making a lawful arrest, including protecting the officer, preventing escape, and obtaining evidence.
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