Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 19-4408 (2026)

Service of warrant. 

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Service of warrant. 

A search warrant may in all cases be served by any of the officers mentioned in its directions, but by no other person, except in aid of the officer on his requiring it. Service of a warrant may be made by the officers mentioned in its directions in person, by mail or facsimile transmission, or by electronic mail. Unless an investigation necessitates otherwise, the officer should attempt notification on the person whom it is served prior to electronic mail service.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1980–2015 · leading case: State v. Alesha Ann Green, 354 P.3d 446 (Idaho 2015).
State v. Alesha Ann Green, 354 P.3d 446 (Idaho 2015). · cites it 12× “; I.C. §§ 19-4408, 19-4413, 19-4415. These statutes also allowed others to aid the officer if the officer required it, as long as they are acting at the officer’s direction and while the officer is also present and acting in the warrant’s execution.”
State v. Gomez, 623 P.2d 110 (Idaho 1980). · cites it 8× “Defendant claims the above procedure violated I.C. § 19-4408, and that any evidence seized must be suppressed.”
State v. Card, 45 P.3d 838 (Idaho 2002). · cites it 4× “The code sections pertinent to this case are I.C. § 19-4408 which provides: Service of Warrant A search warrant may in all cases be served by any of the officers mentioned in its directions, but by no other person, except in aid of the officer on his requiring it, he being…”
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