Idaho § 18-3204 - False certificates or other instruments from officers

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-3204 — False certificates or other instruments from officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18-3204. False certificates or other instruments from officers

Every public officer authorized by law to make or give any certificate or other writing, who makes and delivers as true any such certificate or writing, containing statements which he knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

[18-3204, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 910.]

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-3204

What does Idaho Statutes § 18-3204 cover?

Section 18-3204 ("False certificates or other instruments from officers") 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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