Idaho § 23-936 - Duty of public officers
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 23-936 — Duty of public officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-936. Duty of public officers
It is hereby made the duty of the prosecuting attorneys, sheriffs, and all constables and peace officers of the counties or municipalities knowing of any violation of this act to make complaint before the proper tribunal and perform the duties of their offices with respect to the prosecution and conviction of such offenders. Any such officer knowingly refusing to inform against or prosecute any offender under the provisions of this act shall be subject to action against him as provided in chapter 41, title 19 , Idaho Code.
[23-936, added 1947, ch. 274, sec. 33, p. 870; am. 1999, ch. 103, sec. 3, p. 328.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 23-936
What does Idaho Statutes § 23-936 cover?
Section 23-936 ("Duty of public 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.
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