Montana § 61-12-206 - Offenses For Which Arrest Authorized

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-12-206 — Offenses For Which Arrest Authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 61-12-206. Offenses For Which Arrest Authorized

Offenses for which arrest authorized. Employees designated or appointed as peace officers under 61-10-154 or 61-12-201 may make arrests for violations of the following statutory provisions: (1) chapters 3 and 5 of this title, but only if the vehicle involved is subject to 61-10-141 ; (2) chapter 10 of this title; (3) part 3, chapter 4, of this title; (4) 15-24-201 through 15-24-205 ; (5) Title 15, chapter 70, part 4; (6) 61-10-154 and safety rules adopted under that section; and (7) Title 69, chapter 12.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-12-206 cover?

Section 61-12-206 ("Offenses For Which Arrest Authorized") 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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