53-24-303. Treatment and services for intoxicated persons. (1) A person who appears to be intoxicated in a public place and to be in need of help may be assisted to the person's home, an approved private treatment facility, or other health care facility by the police.
(2) A peace officer acting within the scope of the officer's authority under this chapter is not personally liable for the officer's actions.
History: En. 69-6219 by Sec. 9, Ch. 302, L. 1974; Sec. 69-6219, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 80-2716 by Sec. 6, Ch. 280, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 414, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 80-2716; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 241, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 165, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 442, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 24. Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Part 3. Treatment of Alcoholics and Intoxicated Persons
53-24-301. Treatment of the chemically dependent
53-24-302. Involuntary commitment of alcoholics -- rights
53-24-303. Treatment and services for intoxicated persons
53-24-305. Visitation and communication rights of patients
53-24-306. Records of chemically dependent persons, intoxicated persons, and family members