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MT 3-105. Use of Force to Prevent Escape from Custody

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.

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