Idaho § 19-1601 - Grounds for setting aside indictment
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-1601 — Grounds for setting aside indictment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-1601. Grounds for setting aside indictment
The indictment must be set aside by the court in which the defendant is arraigned, upon his motion, in either of the following cases:
1. When it is not found, endorsed and presented as prescribed in this code.
2. When the names of the witnesses examined before the grand jury, or whose depositions may have been read before them, are not inserted at the foot of the indictment, or endorsed thereon.
3. When a person is permitted to be present during the session of the grand jury, and when the charge embraced in the indictment is under consideration, except as provided in chapter 11 of this title.
4. When the defendant has not been held to answer before the finding of the indictment, on any ground which would have been good ground for challenge, either to the panel or to any individual grand juror.
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-1601
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-1601 cover?
Section 19-1601 ("Grounds for setting aside indictment") 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 § 19-1601?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 19-1601" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 19-1601 apply to my situation?
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