Idaho Statutes

§ 18-705 — RESISTING AND OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS

Idaho § 18-705
JurisdictionIdaho
Title 18CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
Ch. 7ARRESTS AND SEIZURES OF PERSONS OR PROPERTY — SPECIAL OFFICERS

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Idaho Code § 18-705 (2026).

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Every person who wilfully resists, delays or obstructs any public officer, in the discharge, or attempt to discharge, of any duty of his office or who knowingly gives a false report to any peace officer, when no other punishment is prescribed, is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one (1) year.

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Legislative History

[18-705, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 863; am. 1982, ch. 50, sec. 1, p. 75.]

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