Idaho § 19-517 - Offenses triable in another county - Proceedings
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-517 — Offenses triable in another county - Proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-517. Offenses triable in another county - Proceedings
When a complaint is laid before a magistrate of the commission of a public offense, triable in another county of the state, but showing that defendant is in the county where the complaint is laid, the same proceedings must be had as prescribed in this chapter, except that the warrant must require the defendant to be taken before the magistrate most accessible to the witnesses for the prosecution, but in the county in which the offense is triable, and the complaint must be delivered by the magistrate to the officer to whom the warrant is delivered.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-517
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-517 cover?
Section 19-517 ("Offenses triable in another county - Proceedings") 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 § 19-517?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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