Idaho § 19-702 - Person arrested to be taken before magistrate - Extradition or discharge
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§ 19-702. Person arrested to be taken before magistrate - Extradition or discharge
If an arrest is made in this state by an officer of another state in accordance with the provisions of section 1 of this act he shall without unnecessary delay take the person arrested before a magistrate of the county in which the arrest was made, who shall conduct a hearing for the purpose of determining the lawfulness of the arrest. If the magistrate determines that the arrest was lawful he shall commit the person arrested to await for a reasonable time the issuance of an extradition warrant by the governor of this state or admit him to bail for such purpose. If the magistrate determines that the arrest was unlawful he shall discharge the person arrested.
[19-702, added 1941, ch. 69, sec. 2, p. 133.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-702
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-702 cover?
Section 19-702 ("Person arrested to be taken before magistrate - Extradition or discharge") 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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