Idaho § 20-209C - Authority to designate employees as peace officers
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 20-209C — Authority to designate employees as peace officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-209C. Authority to designate employees as peace officers
All employees of the state board of correction who receive peace officer certification from the Idaho peace officer standards and training council shall have the authority given by statute to peace officers of the state of Idaho in accordance with the provisions of section 19-5109 , Idaho Code. The state board of correction shall have the additional authority to designate other employees to act as peace officers when engaged in transportation of prisoners or apprehension of prisoners or wards who have escaped, or apprehension and arrest of persons who are suspected of having violated the terms and conditions of their probation or parole, or when present with and at the request of a local, state or federal law enforcement officer.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 20-209C
What does Idaho Statutes § 20-209C cover?
Section 20-209C ("Authority to designate employees as peace officers") 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 § 20-209C?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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