Montana Code > Title 46 > Chapter 5 > Part 4 – Stop and Frisk
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| § 46-5-401 | Investigative stop and frisk |
| § 46-5-402 | Repealed |
| § 46-5-403 | Duration of stop |
Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 46 > Chapter 5 > Part 4 - Stop and Frisk
- 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.
- Offense: means a violation of any penal statute of this state or any ordinance of its political subdivisions. See Montana Code 46-1-202
- 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
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.