Every plea must be oral, and entered upon the minutes of the court in substantially the following form:
1.  If the defendant pleads guilty: "The defendant pleads that he is guilty of the offense charged."

Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-1713

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
2.  If he pleads not guilty: "The defendant pleads that he is not guilty of the offense charged."
3.  If he pleads a former conviction or acquittal: "The defendant pleads that he has already been convicted (or acquitted) of the offense charged by the judgment of the court of …. (naming it) rendered at …. (naming the place), on the …. day of ….."
4.  If he pleads once in jeopardy: "The defendant pleads that he has been once in jeopardy for the offense charged (specifying the time, place and court)."