Idaho § 19-221 - Suppression of riots - Officers may command assistance
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-221 — Suppression of riots - Officers may command assistance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-221. Suppression of riots - Officers may command assistance
When a sheriff or other public officer, authorized to execute process, finds, or has reason to apprehend, that resistance will be made to the execution of the process, he may command as many bona fide male citizens, residents of his county, as he may think proper to assist him in overcoming the resistance, and, if necessary, in seizing, arresting and confining the persons resisting, their aiders and abettors.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-221
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-221 cover?
Section 19-221 ("Suppression of riots - Officers may command assistance") 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 § 19-221?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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