Idaho § 39-3905 - Appointment of counsel
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-3905 — Appointment of counsel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-3905. Appointment of counsel
Persons subject to this chapter shall have counsel at all stages of the proceedings provided for in this chapter. Unless independently provided for by the persons subject to this chapter, counsel shall be appointed by the district court which shall also conduct an investigation to determine whether or not the person has funds in trust or otherwise to pay reasonable compensation to counsel. If the investigation discloses that the person is without such funds, the court shall order that counsel be paid reasonable compensation at public expense.
[39-3905, added 2003, ch. 189, sec. 2, p. 513.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-3905
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-3905 cover?
Section 39-3905 ("Appointment of counsel") 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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