Assisting a peace officer
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 316 F. App'x 608 - Walck v. Dunkerson (2009)
Most recently applied in 316 F. App'x 608 - Walck v. Dunkerson (March 2009)
En. 95-609 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; amd
(1) A peace officer making a lawful arrest may command the aid of persons 18 years of age or older.
(2) A person commanded to aid a peace officer in making an arrest:
(a) has the same authority to arrest as that officer; and
(b) is not civilly liable for any reasonable conduct in aid of the officer.
Official source: Montana Code Annotated (Montana Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Montana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.