Idaho Charge Code Lookup
Type a Idaho charge code from a booking sheet, jail roster or ticket and see which law book and section it points to, with a link to the official text. It runs in your browser and nothing is stored.
Enter a code to see which law book it comes from and open the official text.
Idaho criminal code books and abbreviations
Idaho offenses are cited to one main law book:
- Idaho Code (IC, I.C.). Sections are written as title-section (18-903, 18-8004), for example 18-903, 18-8004, 37-2732. See section 18-903
After an arrest in Idaho: the first court appearance
After a warrantless arrest, the person must be taken without unnecessary delay before the nearest or most accessible magistrate in the county. (Idaho Code § 19-615)
When an arrest is made without a warrant by a peace officer or private person the person arrested must, without unnecessary delay, be taken before the nearest or most accessible magistrate in the county in which the arrest is made, and an information, stating the charge against the person, must be laid before such magistrate.
Idaho courts call this hearing the arraignment.
What this page does not do
- It does not look up a person, a booking or a case.
- It does not say what a charge will lead to; the prosecutor decides what is filed.
- It collects nothing; what you type stays in your browser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read a Idaho charge code?
Find the number and the abbreviation. IC is the Idaho Code. A section is written as title-section (18-903, 18-8004). The lookup above links the official text.
How long can you be held in Idaho before seeing a judge?
After a warrantless arrest, the person must be taken without unnecessary delay before the nearest or most accessible magistrate in the county. (Idaho Code § 19-615).
Sources
Checked against the sources above on October 20, 2026.
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