Idaho § 19-2902 STATEMENT OF POLICY

Idaho Statutes

§ 19-2902 — STATEMENT OF POLICY

Idaho § 19-2902

Title 19CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 29IDAHO BAIL ACT

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Idaho Code § 19-2902 (2026).

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(1)The legislature finds and declares that:

(a)Bail, in criminal cases, is a constitutional right subject to certain limitations;

(b)It is necessary to establish a statewide process to uniformly implement this right and the limitations.

(2)The purpose of this chapter is to provide a uniform and comprehensive statewide process for the administration of bail in criminal cases in order to:

(a)Ensure the appearance of defendants before the courts;

(b)Protect the right of defendants to bail, as constitutionally provided; and

(c)Ensure the protection and safety of victims, witnesses and the public.

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(1) The legislature finds and declares that:
(a) Bail, in criminal cases, is a constitutional right subject to certain limitations;
(b) It is necessary to establish a statewide process to uniformly implement this right and the limitations.
(2) The purpose of this chapter is to provide a uniform and comprehensive statewide process for the administration of bail in criminal cases in order to:
(a) Ensure the appearance of defendants before the courts;
(b) Protect the right of defendants to bail, as constitutionally provided; and
(c) Ensure the protection and safety of victims, witnesses and the public.