Idaho § 19-2704 - Delivery of defendant to penitentiary guard
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-2704 — Delivery of defendant to penitentiary guard, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-2704. Delivery of defendant to penitentiary guard
If judgment is for imprisonment in the state prison, or for the infliction of the death penalty, the sheriff of the county must, upon receipt of the certified copy of judgment, hold the prisoner in his custody until demand for such prisoner is made upon him by the duly authorized guard of said prison, who may be sent to convey such prisoner to the state prison. When such demand is made upon the sheriff by said guard, the sheriff shall deliver the prisoner and said copy of the judgment to said guard, and take a receipt from said guard for the prisoner and said copy of the judgment.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-2704
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-2704 cover?
Section 19-2704 ("Delivery of defendant to penitentiary guard") 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 § 19-2704?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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