Idaho § 19-3112 - Deposition of imprisoned witness
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-3112 — Deposition of imprisoned witness, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-3112. Deposition of imprisoned witness
When a material witness for a defendant, under a criminal charge, is a prisoner in the state prison, or in the county jail of a county other than that in which the defendant is to be tried, his deposition may be taken on behalf of the defendant, in the same manner provided in the case of a witness who is sick, and the provisions of this chapter, so far as applicable, govern in the application for, and in the taking and use of, such deposition. Such deposition may be taken before any magistrate or notary public of the county in which the jail or prison is situated. Every officer before whom testimony is taken by virtue hereof shall have authority to administer, and must administer, an oath to the witness that his testimony shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-3112
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-3112 cover?
Section 19-3112 ("Deposition of imprisoned witness") 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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