Providing for attorney fees and costs in certain justifiable use of force cases

This bill requires the state to cover attorney fees and out-of-pocket legal costs for individuals who successfully defend themselves against charges of forcible felonies using the justification of force. It applies only when a defendant is not convicted of the forcible felony charge, with the prosecutor's budget responsible for paying these expenses. If a defendant is convicted of other crimes where the self-defense argument failed or was not raised, they remain responsible for their own legal costs. The legislation aims to reduce financial barriers for individuals who legally justify the use of force in Montana.