Idaho § 20-101 - Establishment and use of penitentiary and rehabilitation centers
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 20-101 — Establishment and use of penitentiary and rehabilitation centers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-101. Establishment and use of penitentiary and rehabilitation centers
There shall be continually maintained for the care and custody of prisoners in Idaho, correctional facilities, and state rehabilitation centers, for use by the state board of correction located in the county of Ada and at such other places in the state of Idaho as may be determined by the board of correction; provided however that no facility may be acquired except as provided by law. All offenders convicted and sentenced according to law to imprisonment in the state prison, shall be committed to the custody of the state board of correction. All persons convicted of crimes against the laws of this state, and sentenced to confinement in the state prison shall be committed to the custody of the state board of correction, and must, during the term of their confinement, perform such labor under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the state board of correction.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 20-101
What does Idaho Statutes § 20-101 cover?
Section 20-101 ("Establishment and use of penitentiary and rehabilitation centers") 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 § 20-101?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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