Idaho § 19-3902 - Correction of defective complaint

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-3902 — Correction of defective complaint, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19-3902. Correction of defective complaint

Whenever it shall appear to the prosecuting attorney of any county of this state that any criminal complaint filed in any justice or probate court is defective or void, the said prosecuting attorney shall have the right to substitute a new complaint, and the defendant or defendants shall not be considered to have been placed in jeopardy by any proceedings previous to the filing of the said new complaint: provided, that said prosecuting attorney shall file said complaint before the case for the prosecution has been closed.

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

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What does Idaho Statutes § 19-3902 cover?

Section 19-3902 ("Correction of defective complaint") 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 § 19-3902?

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Is this the official text of Idaho law?

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