Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-2802

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • 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.
An appeal to the supreme court from a judgment of conviction stays the execution of the judgment in all capital cases, and in all other cases the judgment may be stayed by the district court or the supreme court as provided by rule of the supreme court. Custody of the defendant shall be specified by the district court or in any order staying execution of the judgment.