Idaho § 20-209A - Computation of term
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 20-209A — Computation of term, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-209A. Computation of term
When a person is sentenced to the custody of the board of correction, his term of confinement begins from the day of his sentence. The time during which the person is voluntarily absent from the penitentiary, jail, facility under the control of the board of correction, or from the custody of an officer after his sentence, shall not be estimated or counted as a part of the term for which he was sentenced.
[20-209A, added 1970, ch. 143, sec. 7, p. 425; am. 2015, ch. 99, sec. 3, p. 240.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 20-209A
What does Idaho Statutes § 20-209A cover?
Section 20-209A ("Computation of term") 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 § 20-209A?
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