Idaho · Idaho Statutes — Title 19, Criminal Procedure
Idaho Code (Crim. Proc.) § 19-1516: Time allowed for answer
What this law says, in plain English
A defendant may request time to respond to an indictment at arraignment. The court must allow at least one day, and the defendant may move to dismiss, demur, or enter a plea.
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