Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise laws related to self-defense in Montana. The bill stipulates that no person may be placed in legal jeopardy when defending themselves, their family, or their property against serious crimes, including assault, robbery, and homicide. It introduces an affirmative defense of justifiable use of force, ensuring that individuals who successfully argue this defense are entitled to reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs and attorney fees associated with the charges that did not result in a conviction.

Additionally, the bill specifies that reimbursement for these costs will be drawn from the budget allocated to the prosecutor's office for the trial of the charge that did not lead to a conviction. However, if the defendant is convicted of other charges where the defense of justifiable use of force was not raised or was unsuccessful, they will be responsible for their own legal costs. The bill is intended to be codified as part of Title 45, chapter 3, part 1 of Montana law.