Idaho § 19-1904 - Additional jurors
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-1904 — Additional jurors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1904. Additional jurors
A court may direct that one (1) or more jurors in addition to the regular panel be called and impaneled to sit as alternate jurors. All jurors shall be drawn in the same manner, shall have the same qualifications, shall be subject to the same examination and challenges, shall take the same oath, and shall have the same functions, powers, facilities, and privileges prior to deliberations. At the conclusion of closing arguments, jurors exceeding the number required of a regular panel shall be removed by lot. Those removed by lot may be discharged after the jury retires to consider its verdict. If more than one (1) additional juror is called, each party is entitled to two (2) peremptory challenges in addition to those otherwise allowed by law; provided however, that if only one (1) additional juror is called, each party shall be entitled to one (1) peremptory challenge in addition to those otherwise provided by law.
[19-1904, added 2002, ch. 94, sec. 10, p. 262.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-1904
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-1904 cover?
Section 19-1904 ("Additional jurors") 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 § 19-1904?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 19-1904 apply to my situation?
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