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Laws current as of October 21, 2025

What is the legal definition of domestic violence in Montana?

For the purposes of getting an order of protection, domestic violence is defined as when:

  1. you are reasonably afraid of bodily injury from a partner or family member; or
  2. a partner or family member commits one of the following crimes against you:

There may be other circumstances where you can file for an order of protection even if no domestic violence was involved. For more information, see Who can file for an order of protection?

1 Mont. Code § 40-15-102(1)​

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