Idaho § 18-314 - Property of convict not forfeited

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-314 — Property of convict not forfeited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18-314. Property of convict not forfeited

No conviction of any person for crime works any forfeiture of any property, except in cases in which a forfeiture is expressly imposed by law; and all forfeitures to the people of this state, in the nature of a deodand, or where any person shall flee from justice, are abolished.

[18-314, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 859.]

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-314

What does Idaho Statutes § 18-314 cover?

Section 18-314 ("Property of convict not forfeited") 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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