by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Idaho
(a) Findings of the Court in Capital Offenses. In special sentencing proceedings in capital cases in which a jury has been waived, the court must make written findings as required by Idaho Code ยง 19-2515(8)(b). The court must serve copies of these written findings on...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Idaho
(a) Sentence.(1)Time for Judgment and Sentence. After a plea or verdict of guilty, if the judgment is not stayed or a new trial granted, the court must set a time for pronouncing judgment and sentencing. When sentence is being imposed as a result of a trial resulting...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Idaho
The following standards and procedures govern presentence investigations and reports in the Idaho courts:(a) When Presentence Investigations are to be Ordered. The trial judge may, but is not required to, order a presentence investigation. With respect to felony...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Idaho
(a) Return. The jury must return its verdict to a judge in open court. The verdict must be unanimous.(b) Partial Verdicts, Mistrial and Retrial.(1)Multiple Defendants. If there are multiple defendants, the jury may return a verdict at any time during deliberation as...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Idaho
The court may instruct jurors that they are individually permitted to submit to the court a written question directed to any witness. If questions are submitted, the parties or counsel must be given the opportunity to object to the questions outside the presence of...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Idaho
(a) Jury Instructions Conference. Before the presentation of evidence, the court may instruct the jury on:(1) the role of the court, counsel and jury,(2) the elements of all claims in dispute,(3) any known defenses, and(4) any other matter it believes necessary and...
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