Idaho § 19-621 - Authority to establish road blocks
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-621 — Authority to establish road blocks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-621. Authority to establish road blocks
The duly elected or appointed sheriffs, state policemen or policemen of cities of the first or second class of the state of Idaho are hereby authorized to establish, in their respective or adjacent jurisdictions, temporary road blocks upon the highways of this state or city streets for the purpose of apprehending persons reasonably believed by such officers to be wanted for violation of the laws of this state, of any other state, or of the United States, and using such highways or streets.
[19-621, added 1957, ch. 31, sec. 2, p. 49.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-621
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-621 cover?
Section 19-621 ("Authority to establish road blocks") 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 § 19-621?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 19-621 apply to my situation?
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