Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-1501

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
When the indictment is filed, the defendant must be arraigned thereon before the court in which it is found.