Montana § 46-5-105 - Reasonable Suspicion Required Before Strip Search
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-5-105 — Reasonable Suspicion Required Before Strip Search, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-5-105. Reasonable Suspicion Required Before Strip Search
Reasonable suspicion required before strip search. A person arrested or detained for a traffic offense or an offense that is not a felony may not be subjected to a strip search or a body cavity search by a peace officer or law enforcement employee unless there is reasonable suspicion to believe the person is concealing a weapon, contraband, or evidence of the commission of a crime.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-5-105
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-5-105 cover?
Section 46-5-105 ("Reasonable Suspicion Required Before Strip Search") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 46-5-105?
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