Idaho § 18-1301 - Bribery of judicial officers

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-1301 — Bribery of judicial officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18-1301. Bribery of judicial officers

Every person who gives or offers to give a bribe to any judicial officer, juror, referee, arbitrator or umpire, or to any person who may be authorized by law to hear or determine any question or controversy, with intent to influence his vote, opinion or decision upon any matter or question which is or may be brought before him for decision, is guilty of a felony.

[18-1301, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 870.]

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-1301

What does Idaho Statutes § 18-1301 cover?

Section 18-1301 ("Bribery of judicial officers") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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