Idaho § 19-3905 - Plea - Examination on plea of guilty
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-3905 — Plea - Examination on plea of guilty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-3905. Plea - Examination on plea of guilty
The defendant may make the same plea as upon an indictment. His plea must be oral, and entered in the minutes. If the defendant plead guilty, the court may, before entering such plea or pronouncing judgment, examine witnesses to ascertain the gravity of the offense committed; and if it appears to the court that a higher offense has been committed than the offense charged in the complaint, the court may order the defendant to be committed or admitted to bail, to answer any indictment which may be found against him by the grand jury.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-3905
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-3905 cover?
Section 19-3905 ("Plea - Examination on plea of guilty") 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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