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Idaho Code § 19-1417 (2026)

Words of statute. 

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Words of statute. 

Words used in a statute to define a public offense need not be strictly pursued in the indictment; but other words conveying the same meaning may be used.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1989–2001 · leading case: State v. Robran, 805 P.2d 491 (Idaho Ct. App. 1991).
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State v. Robran, 805 P.2d 491 (Idaho Ct. App. 1991). · cites it 2× “I.C. §§ 19-1417,19-1303. Thus, the issue before us is whether, under the standards set out above, the Information in this case is so defective that reversal of the conviction under it must be ordered.”
State v. Byington, 21 P.3d 943 (Idaho Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 2× “The state also cites I.C. § 19-1417, which provides: "Words used in a statute to define a public offense need not be strictly pursued in the indictment.”
State v. Denton, 766 P.2d 1283 (Idaho Ct. App. 1989). · cites it 4× “” Moreover, I.C. § 19-1417 allows the words chosen to differ from the statute defining the offense, so long as the “same meaning” *403 is conveyed.”
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