Idaho § 19-3018 - Prisoner from another state summoned to testify in this state
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-3018 — Prisoner from another state summoned to testify in this state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-3018. Prisoner from another state summoned to testify in this state
If a person confined in a penal institution in any other state may be a material witness in a criminal action pending in a court of record or in a grand jury investigation in this state, a judge of the court may certify (1) that there is a criminal proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or a criminal action pending in the court, (2) that a person who is confined in a penal institution in the other state may be a material witness in a proceeding, investigation, or action, and (3) that his presence will be required during a specified time. The certificate will be presented to a judge of a court of record in the other state having jurisdiction over the prisoner confined, and a notice shall be given to the attorney general of the state in which the prisoner is confined.
[19-3018, added 1959, ch. 10, sec. 6, p. 25.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-3018
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-3018 cover?
Section 19-3018 ("Prisoner from another state summoned to testify in this state") 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 § 19-3018?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 19-3018 apply to my situation?
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