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ID S1272

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 19-616 to replace "telegraph" language with "telecommunication process or facsimile process" for sending arrest warrants to peace officers
  • Allows justices of the Supreme Court or probate judges to authorize service of arrest warrants through telecommunication or facsimile in addition to traditional methods
  • Provides that warrant copies sent by telecommunication or facsimile are as effective as original warrants issued by the magistrate
  • Repeals Idaho Code Section 19-617 relating to telegraphic copies of warrants
  • Repeals Idaho Code Sections 62-414 through 62-417 relating to telegraphic communications

Legislative Description

Amends and repeals existing law relating to telegraphs to delete provisions relating to telegraphing and to provide that a warrant of arrest may be sent by certain processes; and repealing existing law relating to telegraphic copies of warrants and telegraphic communications.

TELEGRAPHS

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 78 Effective: 07/01/12

3/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/1/2012

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