Idaho § 19-301 - All offenders liable to punishment
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§ 19-301. All offenders liable to punishment
(1) Jurisdiction - venue. Every person is liable to punishment by the laws of this state, for a public offense committed by him therein, except where it is by law cognizable exclusively in the courts of the United States. Evidence that a prosecutable act was committed within the state of Idaho is a jurisdictional requisite, and proof of such must be shown beyond a reasonable doubt.
(2) Venue is nonjurisdictional. Proof that venue is proper under this chapter is satisfied if shown by a preponderance of the evidence.
[19-301, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 4, p. 983; am. 1986, ch. 289, sec. 1, p. 728.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-301
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-301 cover?
Section 19-301 ("All offenders liable to punishment") 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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