Idaho § 20-612 - Reception and board of prisoners
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 20-612 — Reception and board of prisoners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-612. Reception and board of prisoners
The sheriff must receive all persons committed to jail by competent authority except mentally ill persons not charged with a crime and juveniles. It shall be the duty of the board of county commissioners to furnish all persons committed to the county jail with necessary food, clothing, bedding, and medical care, and the board of county commissioners is authorized to pay therefor out of the county treasury under such rules and regulations as they may prescribe. The county’s obligation herein shall not apply when the person is no longer committed to the county jail if the person has been released pursuant to a dismissal, bail, or any other court order of release, unless the release is a temporary release from the jail solely for the purpose of receiving medical care for an injury that occurred while committed in the county jail. Nothing in this chapter precludes a released person from access to coverage under chapter 35, title 31 , Idaho Code.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 20-612
What does Idaho Statutes § 20-612 cover?
Section 20-612 ("Reception and board of prisoners") 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 § 20-612?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 20-612 apply to my situation?
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