Montana § 45-3-108 - Use Of Force In Resisting Arrest
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 45-3-108 — Use Of Force In Resisting Arrest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-3-108. Use Of Force In Resisting Arrest
Use of force in resisting arrest. A person is not authorized to use force to resist an arrest that the person knows is being made either by a peace officer or by a private person summoned and directed by a peace officer to make the arrest, even if the person believes that the arrest is unlawful and the arrest in fact is unlawful.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 45-3-108
What does Montana Code Annotated § 45-3-108 cover?
Section 45-3-108 ("Use Of Force In Resisting Arrest") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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