Idaho § 57-139 - Offenses by treasurer - Penalty
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 57-139 — Offenses by treasurer - Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-139. Offenses by treasurer - Penalty
The making of profit, directly or indirectly, by the treasurer of any depositing unit out of any money in the treasury, belonging to the depositing unit, the custody of which the treasurer is charged with, by loaning or otherwise using it, or depositing the same in any manner contrary to law, or the removal by the treasurer or by his consent, of such moneys, or a part thereof, out of the vault or safe of the treasurer’s department, after the same shall have been provided by the depositing unit, or out of any legal depository of such moneys, except for the payment of warrants, legally drawn, or for the purpose of depositing the same, under the provisions of this law, in any designated depositories, shall constitute a felony, and on conviction thereof, shall subject the treasurer to imprisonment in the state penitentiary for a term of not exceeding two (2) years, or a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), or to both such fine and imprisonment, and the treasurer shall be liable upon his official bond for all profits realized from such unlawful use of such funds.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 57-139
What does Idaho Statutes § 57-139 cover?
Section 57-139 ("Offenses by treasurer - Penalty") 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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