Idaho § 19-4214 - Relief available for miscalculation of sentence

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-4214 — Relief available for miscalculation of sentence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19-4214. Relief available for miscalculation of sentence

(1) If, upon findings of fact and conclusions of law, a court finds that an in-state prisoner’s sentence has been miscalculated, the court may order the sentence to be recalculated consistent with the court’s findings and conclusions.

(2) The court may order the prisoner released under this section only if the prisoner would be entitled to release due to expiration of his sentence correctly calculated.

[19-4214, added 1999, ch. 376, sec. 2, p. 1032; am. 2000, ch. 271, sec. 8, p. 783.]

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-4214

What does Idaho Statutes § 19-4214 cover?

Section 19-4214 ("Relief available for miscalculation of sentence") 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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