Idaho § 8-117 - Qualifications of bail
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 8-117 — Qualifications of bail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-117. Qualifications of bail
The qualifications of bail are as follows:
1. Each of them must be resident and householder or freeholder within the state.
2. Each must be worth the amount specified in the order of arrest, or the amount to which the order is reduced, as provided in this chapter, over and above all his liabilities, exclusive of property exempt from execution; but the judge, on justification, may allow more than two (2) sureties to justify severally in amounts less than that expressed in the order, if the whole justification be equivalent to that of two (2) sufficient bail.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 8-117
What does Idaho Statutes § 8-117 cover?
Section 8-117 ("Qualifications of bail") 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 § 8-117?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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