Idaho § 19-2016 - Number of peremptory challenges
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-2016 — Number of peremptory challenges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-2016. Number of peremptory challenges
If the offense charged is punishable with death or with imprisonment in the state prison for life, the defendant is entitled to ten (10) and the state to ten (10) peremptory challenges. On a trial for any other offense the defendant is entitled to six (6) and the state six (6) peremptory challenges.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-2016
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-2016 cover?
Section 19-2016 ("Number of peremptory challenges") 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 § 19-2016?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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