Idaho § 19-3903 - Issuance and form of warrant

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-3903 — Issuance and form of warrant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19-3903. Issuance and form of warrant

If the magistrate judge is satisfied therefrom that the offense complained of has been committed, he must issue a warrant of arrest, which must be substantially in the following form:

County of…..

The state of Idaho to any sheriff, constable, marshal or policeman, in this state:

Complaint, upon oath, having been this day made before me…. (magistrate judge), by C.D., that the offense of…. (designating it generally), has been committed, and accusing E.F. thereof; you are therefore commanded forthwith to arrest the above named E.F. and bring him before me forthwith at…. (naming place).

Witness my hand at…., this…. day of….,….. A.B.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-3903

What does Idaho Statutes § 19-3903 cover?

Section 19-3903 ("Issuance and form of warrant") 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 § 19-3903?

A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 19-3903" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Idaho law?

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How does Idaho § 19-3903 apply to my situation?

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