Idaho § 6-608 - Judgment of ouster - Fine

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 6-608 — Judgment of ouster - Fine, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6-608. Judgment of ouster - Fine

When a defendant against whom such action has been brought is adjudged guilty of usurping or intruding into or unlawfully holding any office, franchise or privilege, judgment must be rendered that such defendant be excluded from the office, franchise or privilege, and that he pay the costs of the action. The court may also, in its discretion, in actions to which the people of the state are a party, impose upon the defendant a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars, which fine, when collected, must be paid into the treasury of the state.

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 6-608

What does Idaho Statutes § 6-608 cover?

Section 6-608 ("Judgment of ouster - Fine") 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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