Idaho § 9-714 - Media Source Confidentiality
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 9-714 — Media Source Confidentiality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-714. Media Source Confidentiality
No person engaged in journalistic activities shall be compelled to disclose in any legal proceeding, trial before any court, or before any jury the source of any information procured or obtained and published in a newspaper, print publication, digital news outlet, or by a radio or television broadcasting station with which the person is engaged or employed or with which the person is connected. No such person shall be compelled to disclose unpublished information, notes, or communications obtained or created through the course of newsgathering activities, except as required by law in cases involving national security or imminent physical harm.
[9-714, added 2025, ch. 184, sec. 1, p. 861.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 9-714
What does Idaho Statutes § 9-714 cover?
Section 9-714 ("Media Source Confidentiality") 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 § 9-714?
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