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Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-406

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.
A prosecution for sexual exploitation by a medical care provider under section 18-919, Idaho Code, must be commenced by the filing of the complaint or the finding of an indictment within two (2) years after its commission.