46-6-215. Execution of warrant. An arrest warrant may be directed to all peace officers in the state. It must be executed by a peace officer and may be executed in any county of the state. Arrest warrants issued for the violation of city ordinances may not be executed outside the city limits, except as otherwise provided by law.

Terms Used In Montana Code 46-6-215

  • Arrest: means taking a person into custody in the manner authorized by law. See Montana Code 46-1-202
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Peace officer: means any person who by virtue of the person's office or public employment is vested by law with a duty to maintain public order and make arrests for offenses while acting within the scope of the person's authority. See Montana Code 46-1-202
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201