Idaho § 19-223 - Governor may call out militia
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-223 — Governor may call out militia, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-223. Governor may call out militia
If it appears to the governor that the civil power of any county is not sufficient to enable the sheriff to execute process delivered to him, he must, upon the application of the sheriff of the county, order such portion as shall be sufficient, or the whole, if necessary, of the militia of the state, to proceed to the assistance of the sheriff.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-223
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-223 cover?
Section 19-223 ("Governor may call out militia") 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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