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A person arrested or detained for a traffic offense or an offense that is not a felony may not be subjected to a strip search or a body cavity search by a peace officer or law enforcement employee unless there is reasonable suspicion to believe the person is concealing a weapon, contraband, or evidence of the commission of a crime.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 46. Criminal Procedure § 46-5-105. Reasonable suspicion required before strip search - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-46-criminal-procedure/mt-st-46-5-105/
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