Idaho § 5-248 - Victims of crimes
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 5-248 — Victims of crimes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-248. Victims of crimes
(1) For the purpose of any civil action or proceeding brought by a victim of a crime against an offender who committed the crime, for any losses incurred by the victim, which loss was proximately caused by the crime, the limitation periods prescribed by this chapter shall be tolled until one (1) year after the offender has been released from any sentence of incarceration served for that crime and in full satisfaction of the sentence imposed.
(2) For purposes of this section "full satisfaction of the sentence imposed" means the full-term release date from incarceration for the crime committed against the victim or the full-term release date from incarceration for any other crime for which the offender is serving time concurrently with, or consecutively to, time served for the crime against the victim, whichever is later.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 5-248
What does Idaho Statutes § 5-248 cover?
Section 5-248 ("Victims of crimes") 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 § 5-248?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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