Idaho § 19-815 - Holding defendant to answer
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-815 — Holding defendant to answer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-815. Holding defendant to answer
If, after hearing the evidence adduced at the preliminary examination, the magistrate finds that a public offense has been committed, and that there is probable or sufficient cause to believe the defendant guilty thereof, the magistrate shall enter an order holding the defendant to answer to said public offense, which order shall be substantially as follows: "It appearing to me that the offense set forth in the complaint (or any offense, according to the evidence presented at the preliminary examination, stating generally the nature thereof), has been committed, and that there is sufficient cause to believe the within named A.B. guilty thereof, I order that he be held to answer the same."
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-815
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-815 cover?
Section 19-815 ("Holding defendant to answer") 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 § 19-815?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 19-815" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 19-815 apply to my situation?
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