Idaho § 19-5512 - Penalties
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-5512 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-5512. Penalties
Any person subject to the terms of this chapter who fails to give a DNA sample or thumbprint impression, after a request by the bureau of forensic services, the department of correction, any law enforcement personnel, or any officer of the court, is guilty of a felony. The samples and impressions required by this chapter may be taken by the use of reasonable force once a person is imprisoned for failure to give the required sample.
[19-5512, added 1997, ch. 120, sec. 1, p. 347.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-5512
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-5512 cover?
Section 19-5512 ("Penalties") 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 § 19-5512?
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