Terms Used In Idaho Code 40-305

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Registered mail: includes certified mail. See Idaho Code 73-114
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
The governor may remove any board member for incompetency, inefficiency, intemperance, misconduct in office, neglect or dereliction of duty. Charges in writing, setting forth fully and concisely the cause and grounds of removal, together with a citation directing the member within fifteen (15) days after the service of the charges and citation to appear and be afforded a public hearing in the office of the governor, shall be effected by delivering a copy of the charges to the member or mailing it by United States registered mail in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid, addressed to the member at his last address of record. The appearance may be personal or by answer, and by counsel. Service of the charges and citation shall be complete if delivered personally at the time of delivery, and if mailed at the time of deposit in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure relating to service by mail. A complete transcript of the hearing, including the charges, answers, exhibits and testimony and proceedings, findings, decision and order, shall be made. If the member is removed from office, the completed transcript shall within ten (10) days after the decision be filed with the secretary of state.