Idaho § 19-3916 - Retirement of jury
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-3916 — Retirement of jury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-3916. Retirement of jury
After hearing the proofs and allegations, the jury may decide in court, or may retire for consideration. If they do not immediately agree, an officer must be sworn to the following effect:
You do swear that you will keep this jury together in some quiet and convenient place; that you will not permit any person to speak to them, nor speak to them yourself unless by order of the court, or to ask them whether they have agreed upon a verdict, and that you will return them into court when they have so agreed or when ordered by the court.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-3916
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-3916 cover?
Section 19-3916 ("Retirement of jury") 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 § 19-3916?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 19-3916" (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 § 19-3916 apply to my situation?
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