The bench warrant upon the indictment must, if the offense be a felony, be substantially in the following form:
County of …..

Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-1506

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • 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.
  • seal: includes an impression of such seal upon the paper, alone, as well as upon wax or a wafer affixed thereto; or, alternatively, the seal may be the mark of a rubber stamp providing substantially the same information as the impression. See Idaho Code 73-111
  • 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
The state of Idaho, to any sheriff, constable, marshal or policeman of this state:
An indictment having been found on the …. day of …., …., in the district court of the …. judicial district, in and for the county of …., charging C.D. with the crime of …. (designating it generally); you are therefore commanded forthwith to arrest the above named C.D., and bring him before that court to answer said indictment; or if the court has adjourned for the term, that you deliver him into the custody of the sheriff of the county of …..
Given under my hand with the seal of said court affixed, this …. day of …., …..
By order of said court.

(Seal.)