Idaho § 19-227 - Proclamation of insurrection
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-227 — Proclamation of insurrection, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-227. Proclamation of insurrection
When the governor is satisfied that the execution of civil or criminal process has been forcibly resisted in any county by bodies of men, or that combinations to resist the execution of process by force exist in any county, and that the power of the county has been exerted and has not been sufficient to enable the officer having the process to execute it, he may, on the application of the officer or of the prosecuting attorney, by proclamation to be published in such papers as he shall direct, declare the county to be in a state of insurrection and may order into the service of the state such number and description of volunteer or uniform companies, or other militia of the state as he shall deem necessary to serve for such term, and under the command of such officer or officers, as he shall direct.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-227
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-227 cover?
Section 19-227 ("Proclamation of insurrection") 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 § 19-227?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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