Idaho § 57-827 - STATE PUBLIC DEFENSE FUND
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 57-827 — STATE PUBLIC DEFENSE FUND, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 57-827. STATE PUBLIC DEFENSE FUND
(1) There is hereby established in the state treasury the state public defense fund to be managed by the state treasurer. Moneys in the fund shall consist of:
(a) Moneys transferred to the fund pursuant to section 57-811 , Idaho Code;
(b) Legislative appropriations to the fund;
(c) On and after October 1, 2024, any fees or reimbursement ordered pursuant to sections 19-6011 (7) and 19-6015 , Idaho Code, or distributed pursuant to section 31-3201I (16), Idaho Code;
(d) Any bequests or donations to the fund; and
(e) Interest earned on idle moneys in the fund.
(2) Moneys in the fund shall be used as determined by legislative appropriation to fulfill the state’s obligation to provide indigent public defense pursuant to the sixth amendment of the United States constitution and section 13, article I of the constitution of the state of Idaho.
[57-827, added 2022, ch. 318, sec. 58, p. 1030; am. 2023, ch. 200, sec. 9, p. 546; am. 2023, ch. 220, sec. 38, p. 685.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 57-827
What does Idaho Statutes § 57-827 cover?
Section 57-827 ("STATE PUBLIC DEFENSE FUND") 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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