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Idaho Code § 19-4404 (2026)

Oral affidavit — Telephonic affidavit — Procedures. 

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Oral affidavit — Telephonic affidavit — Procedures. 

In lieu of a written affidavit, the magistrate may take an oral statement under oath which shall be recorded and transcribed. The judge is authorized to administer an oath or affirmation by telephone, and to take testimony by telephone. All testimony given over the telephone that is intended to support an application for a search warrant must be given on oath or affirmation and must identify the person testifying. The affidavit or oral testimony as recorded must be filed with the clerk of the court.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 12 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1975–2022 · leading case: Missouri v. McNeely, 133 S. Ct. 1552 (2013).
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Missouri v. McNeely, 133 S. Ct. 1552 (2013). · cites it 2× “41 (h)-(i) (2013); Idaho Code §§ 19-4404 , 19-4406 (Lexis 2004) ; Ind.”
State v. Yoder, 534 P.2d 771 (Idaho 1975). · cites it 8× “” (emphasis added) The appellants argue that the rule is in contravention of Article 1, Section 17 of the Idaho Constitution and I.C. § 19-4404. Article 1, Section 17 provides: “Unreasonable searches and seizures prohibited — The right of the people to be secure in their…”
State v. Mathews, 934 P.2d 931 (Idaho 1997). · cites it 8× “I.C. §§ 19-4404, 4406 (Supp. 1995). Such a legislative pronouncement indicates that a judge's signature is not the critical element of a search warrant.”
State v. Nunez, 67 P.3d 831 (Idaho 2003). · cites it 4× “…a written affidavit, the magistrate may take an oral statement under oath which shall be recorded and transcribed." I.C. § 19-4404.”
State v. Garza, 735 P.2d 1089 (Idaho Ct. App. 1987). · cites it 4× “41(c) allowing oral recorded testimony for issuance of search warrant even though I.C. § 19-4404 mandated "depositions in writing"); State v.”
State v. Maxey, 873 P.2d 150 (Idaho 1994). · cites it 4× “41(c) concerning issuance of search warrants is a rule of procedure and I.C. § 19-4404 is of no further force or effect.”
State v. Lindner, 592 P.2d 852 (Idaho 1979). · cites it 2× “Therefore, I.C. § 19-4404 is of no further force and effect.”
Commonwealth v. Almonor, 120 N.E.3d 1183 (Mass. 2019). “1 ; Idaho Code §§ 19-4404 , 19-4406 ; Ind. Code § 35-33-5-8 ; Iowa Code § 808.”
White v. State, 842 So. 2d 565 (Miss. 2003). “Penal Code § 1526 (1998); Idaho Code § 19-4404 (1994); Ind.Code § 35-33-5-8 (1998); Iowa Code § 321J.”
State v. Hutton, 503 P.3d 972 (Idaho 2022). · cites it 2× “Therefore, I.C. § 19-4404 is of no further force and effect.”
State v. Hutton (Idaho 2022). · cites it 2× “Therefore, I.C. § 19-4404 is of no further force and effect.”
James v. White v. State of Mississippi (Miss. 2000). “Penal Code § 1526 (1998); Idaho Code § 19-4404 (1994); Ind. Code § 35-33 - 5-8 (1998); Iowa Code § 321J.”
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