Idaho § 19-4404 - Oral affidavit - Telephonic affidavit - Procedures
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-4404 — Oral affidavit - Telephonic affidavit - Procedures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-4404. Oral affidavit - Telephonic affidavit - Procedures
In lieu of a written affidavit, the magistrate may take an oral statement under oath which shall be recorded and transcribed. The judge is authorized to administer an oath or affirmation by telephone, and to take testimony by telephone. All testimony given over the telephone that is intended to support an application for a search warrant must be given on oath or affirmation and must identify the person testifying. The affidavit or oral testimony as recorded must be filed with the clerk of the court.
[19-4404, added 1994, ch. 415, sec. 1, p. 1304.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 19-4404 ("Oral affidavit - Telephonic affidavit - Procedures") 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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