Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-2908

  • Cash deposit: means payment in the form of United States currency, money order, certified check, cashier’s check or such other form of payment as provided by the rules of the supreme court. See Idaho Code 19-2905
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: means a natural person, legal corporation, limited liability corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or any other business entity recognized by the state of Idaho. See Idaho Code 19-2905
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
When bail has been posted by cash deposit and remains on deposit at the time of the judgment or order withholding judgment, the clerk of the court shall, under the direction of the court, apply the money in satisfaction of fines, fees, costs and restitution imposed in the case and fines, fees, costs and restitution that have been imposed against the defendant in any other criminal or infraction action, and after satisfying the fines, fees, costs and restitution, shall refund the surplus, if any, to the person posting the cash deposit.