Idaho § 31-2117 - Disposal of money or property found on dead body
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 31-2117 — Disposal of money or property found on dead body, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-2117. Disposal of money or property found on dead body
The coroner or other public official must notify the county treasurer, within seventy-two (72) hours of knowledge of a death and upon verification of no legal next of kin or administrator of the decedent’s estate, of money or other property found on or with a dead body. The treasurer, upon receiving such funds, must deposit them to the credit of the county. On receiving other property in like manner he must, within thirty (30) days, sell it at public auction upon reasonable public notice and must in like manner deposit the proceeds to the credit of the county.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 31-2117
What does Idaho Statutes § 31-2117 cover?
Section 31-2117 ("Disposal of money or property found on dead body") 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 § 31-2117?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 31-2117" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 31-2117 apply to my situation?
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