Idaho § 8-212 - Advance of board money
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 8-212 — Advance of board money, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-212. Advance of board money
Whenever a person is committed to jail on an execution issued on a judgment recovered in a civil action, the creditor, his agent or attorney, must advance to the jailer on such commitment, sufficient money for the board of the prisoner, at the rate provided by law, for one (1) week, and must make the like advance for every successive week of his imprisonment; and in case of failure to do so, the jailer must forthwith discharge such prisoner from custody, and such discharge has the same effect as if made by order of the creditor.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 8-212
What does Idaho Statutes § 8-212 cover?
Section 8-212 ("Advance of board money") 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 § 8-212?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 8-212 apply to my situation?
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