Idaho § 19-403 - Misdemeanors
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-403 — Misdemeanors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-403. Misdemeanors
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a prosecution for any misdemeanor must be commenced by the filing of the complaint or the finding of an indictment within one (1) year after its commission.
(2) A prosecution for failure to report or failure to cause to be reported the abuse, abandonment, or neglect of a child as provided for in section 16-1605 , Idaho Code, must be commenced by the filing of the complaint or the finding of an indictment within four (4) years after its commission.
(3) A prosecution for misuse of funds as provided for in section 18-5702 (1), Idaho Code, must be commenced by the filing of the complaint or the finding of an indictment within five (5) years after its commission.
(4) A prosecution for a misdemeanor that was dismissed pursuant to section 19-3509 , Idaho Code, must be refiled no later than two (2) years after its dismissal.
[19-403, as added by 1972, ch. 336, sec. 5, p. 986; am. 2007, ch. 124, sec. 1, p. 374; am. 2008, ch. 56, sec. 5, p. 146; am. 2019, ch. 305, sec. 5, p. 911.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-403
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-403 cover?
Section 19-403 ("Misdemeanors") 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 § 19-403?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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