Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 46, Criminal Procedure

MCA Title 46 § 46-5-103: When search and seizure not illegal

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines when searches and seizures are lawful and when seized evidence is admissible in court proceedings. It establishes that searches are not illegal if the defendant disclaimed interest in the place searched, no defendant right was violated, or procedural irregularities did not affect substantial rights.

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