Idaho § 19-314 - Venue over absent principal

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-314 — Venue over absent principal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19-314. Venue over absent principal

The venue of a criminal action against a principal in the commission of a public offense, when such principal is not present at the commission of the principal offense, is in the same county it would be under this code if he were so present and aiding and abetting therein.

[19-314, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 4, p. 986; am. 1986, ch. 289, sec. 14, p. 731.]

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Idaho Statutes § 19-314 cover?

Section 19-314 ("Venue over absent principal") 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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