MT 3-105. Use of Force to Prevent Escape from Custody
State: Montana
Montana Criminal Jury Instructions (M.C.J.I.) 2009 (2017 Supp.)
Chapter 3. Justifiable Use of Force
MT 3-105. Use of Force to Prevent Escape from Custody
A [peace officer] [person] who has an arrested person in his/her custody is justified in the use of such force as is necessary and reasonable to prevent the escape of the arrested person.