Idaho § 37-2810 - Authority of the attorney general
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 37-2810 — Authority of the attorney general, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-2810. Authority of the attorney general
With respect to property ordered forfeited under this chapter, the attorney general or appropriate prosecuting attorney is authorized to:
(1) Restore forfeited property to victims of a violation of this chapter, or take any other action to protect the rights of innocent persons which is in the interest of justice and which is not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Compromise claims arising under this chapter;
(3) Award compensation to persons providing information resulting in a forfeiture under this chapter; and
(4) Take appropriate measures necessary to safeguard and maintain property ordered forfeited under this chapter pending its disposition.
[37-2810, added 1996, ch. 230, sec. 1, p. 755.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 37-2810 ("Authority of the attorney general") 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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