Idaho Code 19-817 – Bailable Offenses — Order Admitting to Bail

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Terms Used In Idaho Code 19-817

Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

If the offense is bailable, and the defendant is admitted to bail, the following words must be added to commitment required by section 19-818: "And that he is admitted to bail in the sum of …. dollars, and is committed to the sheriff of the county of …. until he gives such bail."