Idaho § 19-1808 - Removal on application of state
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-1808 — Removal on application of state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1808. Removal on application of state
The district courts of this state, within their respective districts, are hereby empowered to change the place of trial in criminal cases, other than misdemeanors, upon the application of the state, on the relation of the county attorney of the county in which any indictment or information may be filed, or upon the relation of any attorney duly and especially appointed to prosecute said cause, such application to be sustained by the affidavits of at least two (2) resident taxpayers in the county where the offense is alleged to have been committed, on the ground that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in the county where the criminal act is alleged to have been committed.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-1808
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-1808 cover?
Section 19-1808 ("Removal on application of state") 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.
How do I cite Idaho § 19-1808?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 19-1808" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 19-1808 apply to my situation?
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