Idaho § 50-216 - Compelling attendance of witnesses before council
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 50-216 — Compelling attendance of witnesses before council, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-216. Compelling attendance of witnesses before council
The council of any city shall have power to compel the attendance of witnesses before the mayor and council or any committee thereof in any investigation ordered by the council: provided, that all process shall be issued by the mayor, and the attendance of such witnesses may be compelled by attachment, fine, or imprisonment; provided, further, that the mayor or president of the council shall preside at such hearing and administer all oaths and any person testifying falsely at such investigation shall be deemed guilty of perjury.
[50-216, added 1967, ch. 429, sec. 9, p. 1249.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 50-216
What does Idaho Statutes § 50-216 cover?
Section 50-216 ("Compelling attendance of witnesses before council") 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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