Idaho § 32-308 - Validity not affected by want of authority
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 32-308 — Validity not affected by want of authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-308. Validity not affected by want of authority
No marriage solemnized by any person professing to be a judge, justice, or minister, is deemed or regarded void, nor is the validity thereof to be in any way affected on account of any want of jurisdiction or authority: provided, it be consummated with a full belief on the part of the persons so married, or either of them, that they have been lawfully joined in marriage.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 32-308
What does Idaho Statutes § 32-308 cover?
Section 32-308 ("Validity not affected by want of authority") 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 § 32-308?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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