Montana SB127 would allow reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs and attorney fees for defendants in justifiable use of force cases where they are not.

Montana SB127 would revise laws relating to self-defense by allowing reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs and attorney fees for defendants who successfully argue the affirmative defense of justifiable use of force in a forcible felony charge that does not result in a conviction. The reimbursement would be paid out of the prosecutor's budget. If the defendant is convicted of other crimes, they would be responsible for their own costs.

Montana SB127 would allow reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs and attorney fees for defendants in justifiable use of force cases where they are not.

Montana SB127 would revise laws relating to self-defense by allowing reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs and attorney fees for defendants who successfully argue the affirmative defense of justifiable use of force in a forcible felony charge that does not result in a conviction. The reimbursement would be paid out of the prosecutor's budget. If the defendant is convicted of other crimes, they would be responsible for their own costs.