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Idaho Code § 19-809 (2026)

Examination of witnesses for defendant. 

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Examination of witnesses for defendant. 

When the examination of witnesses on the part of the people is closed, the defendant may produce any material witnesses, which witnesses must be sworn, examined and cross-examined in the presence of the defendant.

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Cited in 3 cases, 1971–2020 · leading case: State v. Edmonson, 743 P.2d 459 (Idaho 1987).
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State v. Edmonson, 743 P.2d 459 (Idaho 1987). · cites it 6× “The accused has the right to assistance of counsel, (I.C. § 19-809); the right to produce evidence, (I.”
State v. Haggard, 486 P.2d 260 (Idaho 1971). · cites it 4× “— When the examination of witnesses on the part of the people is closed, the defendant may produce any material witnesses, which witnesses must be sworn, examined and cross-examined in the presence of the defendant.”
Morris v. Canyon Cnty. Pub. Defenders Off., No. 1:20-cv-00062 (D. Idaho Apr. 2, 2020). · cites it 5× “Section 19-809, part of Idaho’s code of criminal procedure, states that a defendant “may produce any material witnesses” in a criminal proceeding.”
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