Idaho Code § 19-2118

Current through Chapter 330 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session

Section 19-2118 - DISCHARGE OF JURY FOR WANT OF JURISDICTION, OR INSUFFICIENCY OF INDICTMENT

The court may direct the jury to be discharged where it appears that it has not jurisdiction of the offense, or that the facts charged in the indictment do not constitute an offense punishable by law.

[(19-2118) Cr. Prac. 1864, sec. 367, p. 257; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 7872; C.S., sec. 8958; I.C.A., sec. 19-2018.]