Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-2910

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Forfeiture: means an order of the court reciting that the defendant failed to appear as ordered and stating that bail is forfeited. See Idaho Code 19-2905
At any time before an order of forfeiture, the court may allow the defendant to substitute any type of surety identified in section 19-2907, Idaho Code, for the previously posted surety. Upon substitution, the previously posted surety shall be exonerated.