Idaho § 19-4221 - Successive claims
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-4221 — Successive claims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-4221. Successive claims
In no event shall a prisoner bring a civil action or appeal a judgment in a civil action or proceeding if the prisoner has, on two (2) or more prior occasions, while incarcerated or detained in any state, local or private correctional facility, brought an action or appeal in a court of this state that was dismissed on any ground set forth in section 19-4209 (1)(a) through (d), Idaho Code, unless:
(1) The prisoner first obtains leave from the district court having jurisdiction over the case; or
(2) The prisoner’s action or petition is submitted for filing by an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Idaho.
[19-4221, added 1999, ch. 376, sec. 2, p. 1034; am. 2000, ch. 271, sec. 13, p. 785.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-4221
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-4221 cover?
Section 19-4221 ("Successive claims") 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 § 19-4221?
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