Idaho § 18-210 - Lack of capacity to understand proceedings - Delay of trial
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-210 — Lack of capacity to understand proceedings - Delay of trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-210. Lack of capacity to understand proceedings - Delay of trial
No person who as a result of mental disease or defect lacks capacity to understand the proceedings against him or to assist in his own defense shall be tried, convicted, sentenced or punished for the commission of an offense so long as such incapacity endures.
[I.C., sec. 18-210, as added by 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 851.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-210
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-210 cover?
Section 18-210 ("Lack of capacity to understand proceedings - Delay of trial") 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 § 18-210?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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