Rule 29.1 – Motion for Mistrial

At any time during a trial, the court may declare a mistrial and order a new trial under the following circumstances:(a)On Motion of Defendant. A mistrial may be declared on motion of the defendant when there occurs during the trial, either inside or outside the...

Rule 29 – Motion for Judgment of Acquittal

(a) Before Submission to the Jury. After the prosecution closes its evidence or after the close of all the evidence, the court on defendant’s motion or on its own motion, must enter a judgment of acquittal of any offense for which the evidence is insufficient to...

Rule 26 – Evidence

In every trial the testimony of witnesses must be taken orally in open court, unless otherwise provided by a statute or by these rules, the Idaho Rules of Evidence, or other rules adopted by the Idaho Supreme Court.Id. Crim. R. 26Adopted by Order dated February 22,...

Rule 25.1 – Death or Disability of Judge

(a) During Trial. Any qualified judge may. on agreement of the parties, complete a jury trial if: (1) the judge before whom the trial began cannot proceed because of death, sickness, or other disability; and(2) the judge completing the trial certifies familiarity with...