Idaho § 20-515 - Failure to obey summons, a contempt - Warrant
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 20-515 — Failure to obey summons, a contempt - Warrant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-515. Failure to obey summons, a contempt - Warrant
If any person summoned as herein provided shall, without reasonable cause, fail to appear, he may be proceeded against for contempt of court. In case the summons cannot be served, or the parties served fail to obey the same, or in any case when it shall be made to appear to the judge that the service will be ineffectual, or that the welfare of the juvenile offender requires that he be brought forthwith into the custody of the court, a warrant or a capias may be issued for the parent, guardian or the juvenile offender.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 20-515
What does Idaho Statutes § 20-515 cover?
Section 20-515 ("Failure to obey summons, a contempt - Warrant") 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 § 20-515?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 20-515" (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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