The state board of correction, with the written consent of the governor, shall have the power and it shall be its duty:
1.  To accept from the United States of America or any of its agencies, such funds, equipment, and supplies as may be made available to this state for any of the purposes contemplated by law, and to enter into such contract and agreements with the United States or any of its agencies, or other states, as may be necessary, proper and convenient, not contrary to the laws of the state.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 20-241

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
2.  To enter into an agreement with the board of county commissioners of any county, or with the governing officials of any municipality of this state for the payment by said county or municipality of all or any part of the cost of performance by the state board of correction of any parole or probation services or the supervision of any parole or probation case arising within the said county or municipality, as the case may be, or the maintenance therein of work camps as authorized by law.
3.  To accept any grant or donation of land or any gift of money or valuable thing made to the state for any of the purposes contemplated by law.