Montana § 20-25-513 - Written Notice Required For Entry To Student's Room -- Emergency
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 20-25-513 — Written Notice Required For Entry To Student's Room -- Emergency, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-25-513. Written Notice Required For Entry To Student's Room -- Emergency
Written notice required for entry to student's room -- emergency. An authorized official of the university or college may not enter the room of a student located at an institution unless the official has given the student a notice in writing. An emergency such as a fire or a call for help or when there is probable cause to believe the occupant needs assistance is the only exception to the written notice requirement. In an emergency, evidence of a crime obtained as a result of the emergency entry may not be admissible in any court of law unless due process of law has been satisfied in obtaining the evidence.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 20-25-513
What does Montana Code Annotated § 20-25-513 cover?
Section 20-25-513 ("Written Notice Required For Entry To Student's Room -- Emergency") 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 § 20-25-513?
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