Montana Title 45. Crimes § 45-3-110. No duty to summon help or flee
Current as of April 27, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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Except as provided in 45-3-105, a person who is lawfully in a place or location and who is threatened with bodily injury or loss of life has no duty to retreat from a threat or summon law enforcement assistance prior to using force. The provisions of this section apply to a person offering evidence of justifiable use of force under 45-3-102, 45-3-103, or 45-3-104.
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