Idaho § 19-1515 - Question as to true name of defendant
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-1515 — Question as to true name of defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1515. Question as to true name of defendant
When the defendant is arraigned he must be informed that if the name by which he is indicted is not his true name, he must then declare his true name, or be proceeded against by the name in the indictment. If he gives no other name the court may proceed accordingly; but if he alleges that another name is his true name, the court must direct an entry thereof in the minutes of the arraignment, and the subsequent proceedings on the indictment may be had against him by that name, referring also to the name by which he is indicted.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-1515
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-1515 cover?
Section 19-1515 ("Question as to true name of defendant") 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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