Every public offense must be prosecuted by indictment, or information, except:
1.  Where proceedings are had for the removal of civil officers of the state.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-102

  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • 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.  Offenses arising in the militia when in actual service, and in the land and naval forces in time of war, or which this state may keep, with the consent of congress, in time of peace.
3.  Offenses tried in justices, and probate courts.