Idaho § 20-239 - Discharge upon service of maximum term
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 20-239 — Discharge upon service of maximum term, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-239. Discharge upon service of maximum term
Any convicted person undergoing sentence in the penitentiary not sooner released under the provisions of this chapter, shall in accordance with the provisions of existing law, be discharged from custody upon serving a maximum sentence provided by law for the offense of which such person was convicted, or the maximum term fixed by the court where the law does not provide for a maximum term. Provided however, if the date of discharge from custody falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the person may be discharged from custody on the last weekday immediately preceding such Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
[20-239, added 1947, ch. 53, sec. 39, p. 59; am. 2007, ch. 32, sec. 1, p. 74.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 20-239
What does Idaho Statutes § 20-239 cover?
Section 20-239 ("Discharge upon service of maximum 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.
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