If the magistrate judge is satisfied therefrom that the offense complained of has been committed, he must issue a warrant of arrest, which must be substantially in the following form:
County of…..
The state of Idaho to any sheriff, constable, marshal or policeman, in this state:

Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-3903

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • 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
Complaint, upon oath, having been this day made before me…. (magistrate judge), by C.D., that the offense of…. (designating it generally), has been committed, and accusing E.F. thereof; you are therefore commanded forthwith to arrest the above named E.F. and bring him before me forthwith at…. (naming place).
Witness my hand at…., this…. day of….,…..                               A.B.