Montana HB425 revises liability for damages and injuries caused by peace officers during illegal searches or entries.
Montana HB425 establishes that peace officers and their employing agencies are liable for damages and injuries resulting from illegal searches or illegal entry into a dwelling or building. This includes situations where a peace officer enters the wrong property, pursues a suspect into a non-suspect's dwelling, or when a suspect takes hostages during apprehension. The bill codifies these provisions as part of Title 27, chapter 1, part 7.
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