46-6-603. Partner or family member assault -- seizure of weapon. - Montana Statutes

     46-6-603. Partner or family member assault -- seizure of weapon. (1) A peace officer who responds to a call relating to partner or family member assault shall seize the weapon used or threatened to be used in the alleged assault.
     (2) The responding officer may, as appropriate:
     (a) take reasonable action necessary to provide for the safety of a victim and any other member of the household;
     (b) transport or arrange for the transportation of the victim and any other member of the household to a safe location; and
     (c) assist a victim and any other member of the household to remove necessary personal items.
     (3) A weapon seized under this section may not be returned to the offender until acquittal or until the return is ordered by the court.

     History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 350, L. 1995.