Chapter 1 STATE MILITIA — ORGANIZATION AND STAFF

Sec.

§ 46-101. National defense act — Definitions.

The state of Idaho does hereby accept the benefits and provisions of the national defense act, and it is the intent of this code to conform to all laws and regulations of the United States affecting the national guard.

DEFINITIONS. — As used in this code:

  1. “National guard” means the Idaho army national guard and the Idaho air national guard.
  2. “National defense act” means the federal law for making further and more effective provisions for the national defense and for other purposes approved June 3, 1916, (Title 32, United States Code) and any and all other acts that have been or may hereafter be enacted amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto.
  3. “Uniform code of military justice” means the law for the disciplining of the armed forces of the United States (Chapter 47, Title 10, United States Code).
  4. “Officer” means commissioned officers and warrant officers.
History.

1927, ch. 261, § 1, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-101; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 1, p. 312.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Buildings used by military organizations exempt from execution,§ 11-605.

Constitutional provisions on militia, Idaho Const., Art. XIV.

Soldiers and sailors, Title 65, Idaho Code.

Federal References.

The national defense act, referred to in this section, is compiled as 32 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.

The uniform code of military justice is presently compiled as 10 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this code” was added to this section by S.L. 1957, Chapter 174, which is compiled in chapters 1, 2, 3, and 6 in title 46, Idaho Code.

The reference enclosed in parentheses so appeared in the law as enacted.

§ 46-102. State militia — Membership — Exemptions.

The militia of the state of Idaho shall consist of all able-bodied citizens of the state, and all other able-bodied persons who have or shall have declared their intentions to become citizens of the United States and are residents of the state of Idaho; who shall be more than eighteen (18) years of age, and except as hereinafter provided, not more than forty-five (45) years of age, subject to the following exemptions:

  1. Persons exempted from service in the militia by the constitution of the state of Idaho and by the laws of the United States from enlistment or draft into the regular army. Provided, however, that voluntary enlistments, with the written consent of the parent or guardian of any able-bodied citizen over the age of sixteen (16) years may be accepted and such enlistees inducted into the organized militia of the state of Idaho in time of war, and as classified in section 46-103, Idaho Code, except that the provision for the enlistment of able-bodied citizens under the age of eighteen (18) years will terminate six (6) months following the declaration of peace.
History.

1927, ch. 261, § 2, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-102; am. 1943, ch. 46, § 1, p. 92; am. 2008, ch. 126, § 1, p. 346.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Eligibility to enrollment in militia, Idaho Const., Art. XIV, § 1.

Amendments.

The 2008 amendment, by ch. 126, in the introductory paragraph, deleted “male” following the first occurrence of “able-bodied,” and substituted “able-bodied persons” for “able-bodied males”; and in subsection 1., twice deleted “male” following “able-bodied.”

Compiler’s Notes.

This section was enacted and amended with a subsection 1., but no subsection 2.

Effective Dates.

Section 2 of S.L. 1943, ch. 46 declared an emergency. Approved Feb. 15, 1943.

§ 46-103. State militia — Division into classes.

The militia of the state of Idaho shall be divided into three (3) classes, to wit:

The national guard, the organized militia, and the unorganized militia. The national guard shall consist of enlisted personnel between the ages of seventeen (17) and sixty-four (64), organized and equipped and armed as provided in the national defense act, and of commissioned officers between the ages of eighteen (18) and sixty-four (64) years, who shall be appointed and commissioned by the governor as commander-in-chief, in conformity with the provisions of the national defense act, the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and as authorized by the provisions of this act. The organized militia shall include any portion of the unorganized militia called into service by the governor, and not federally recognized. The unorganized militia shall include all of the militia of the state of Idaho not included in the national guard or the organized militia.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 3, p. 510; I. C.A.,§ 45-103; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 2, p. 312.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Active service, when governor may call national guard,§ 46-601.

Martial law, when governor may declare,§ 46-602.

Federal References.

The national defense act, referred to in this section, is compiled as 32 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” near the end of the section refers to S.L. 1927, Chapter 261, which is compiled throughout chapters 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 of this title.

§ 46-104. Enrollment of persons liable to service — Duty of county assessor — Penalty.

Whenever the governor deems it necessary he may order a registration under such regulations as he may prescribe, to be made by the assessors of the various counties of this state, of all persons resident in their respective counties and liable to serve in the militia. Such registration shall be on blanks furnished by the adjutant general, and shall state the name, residence, age and occupation of the person registered and their military service.

If any assessor wilfully refuses or neglects to perform any duty which may be required of him by the governor under the authority of this chapter, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction thereof, he shall be fined in a sum of not less than $300.00 nor more than $800.00.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 7, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-104; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 3, p. 312.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Adjutant general,§ 46-111.

Eligibility to enrollment in militia, Idaho Const., Art. XIV, § 1.

Legislature authorized to provide for enrollment, Idaho Const., Art. XIV, § 2.

§ 46-105. Appointment and enlistment of female citizens. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, § 8, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-105; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 4, p. 312; am. 1994, ch. 343, § 1, p. 1079, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-106. Organized militia — Organization when called into active service.

Whenever the governor as commander-in-chief, shall call into the active service of the state the unorganized militia or any part thereof, it shall be organized into such units and shall be armed and equipped in such manner as the governor in his discretion shall deem proper. The officers thereof, shall be appointed and commissioned by the governor under such rules and regulations as he may deem expedient to promulgate.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 9, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-106; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 5, p. 312.

§ 46-107. Conformity of the national guard to federal law.

The governor is authorized and it shall be his duty from time to time to make and publish such orders as may be necessary to conform the national guard in organization, armament and discipline, and otherwise, to that prescribed and authorized by the national defense act and other laws of the United States and the regulations issued thereunder for the national guard.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 10, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-107; am. 1939, ch. 50, § 1, p. 91; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 6, p. 312.

§ 46-108. Property and fiscal officer.

The governor shall appoint with the advice and approval of the adjutant general, a property and fiscal officer who shall be selected from the national guard of Idaho and shall have had commissioned service therein for over three (3) years.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 11, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-108; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 7, p. 312.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Adjutant general,§ 46-111.

§ 46-109. General orders — Force and effect as statutes.

The composition of all units of the national guard including the commissioned personnel thereof, other than that specifically provided for in this act, shall be fixed from time to time by the governor as commander-in-chief, and shall be announced in general orders, and shall be in accordance with federal laws and regulations pertaining to the national guard. Every order shall have the same force and effect as if specifically enacted and provided for by the statute.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 13, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-109; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 8, p. 312.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in the first sentence refers to S.L. 1927, ch. 261, which is compiled throughout chapters 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 of this title.

§ 46-110. Governor as commander-in-chief — Foreign troops — Restrictions on entry into state.

The governor of the state by virtue of his office, shall be commander-in-chief of the national guard, except of such thereof, as may be at times in the service of the United States. No armed military force from another state, territory or district shall be permitted to enter the state of Idaho for the purpose of doing military duty therein, without the permission of the governor, unless such force has been called into active service of the United States, and is acting under authority of the president of the United States.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 14, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-110; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 9, p. 312.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Importation of armed forces, constitutional prohibition, Idaho Const., Art. XIV, § 6.

§ 46-111. Adjutant general.

There shall be an adjutant general who shall be appointed by the governor and shall hold office during the pleasure of the governor and his commission shall expire with the term of the governor appointing him. The adjutant general shall be the commanding general of the military forces of the state and in addition to the duties delegated to him by law, he shall perform such other duties as prescribed by the governor as commander-in-chief. The adjutant general shall be commissioned in the national guard with the rank of not less than brigadier general. No person is eligible for appointment as adjutant general unless he is a federally recognized member of the national guard with current service of not less than six (6) years as a commissioned officer in the national guard of Idaho and has attained the rank of colonel or above.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 18, p. 510; am. 1931, ch. 186, § 1, p. 310; I.C.A.,§ 45-111; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 10, p. 312; am. 1987, ch. 330, § 1, p. 689; am. 2001, ch. 141, § 1, p. 507.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Adjutant general is custodian of military records and relics, Idaho Const., Art. XIV, § 4.

Payments of per diem and allowances made,§ 46-605.

Representative of governor in coordination of disaster relief and civil defense,§ 46-1006.

§ 46-112. Duties of the adjutant general.

  1. The adjutant general shall serve as head of the Idaho military division. The governor, as commander-in-chief, pursuant to his or her authority under section 4, article IV, of the constitution of the state of Idaho, shall administer and control the national guard, as that term is defined in section 46-103, Idaho Code. The adjutant general is responsible to the governor for the execution and publication of all orders relating to the militia, organization, activation, reactivation, inactivation, and allocation of units, recruiting of personnel, public relations, discipline, and training of the national guard and those members of the militia inducted into the service of this state as provided in this chapter. The adjutant general shall act as military chief of staff to the governor and chief of all branches of the militia or agencies within the Idaho military division. The adjutant general may belong to the adjutants general association of the United States and to other organizations for the betterment of the national guard, subscribe to and obtain periodicals, literature, and magazines of such other organizations and pay dues and charges from moneys of this state appropriated for that purpose. Except for the authority expressly reserved for the governor under Idaho law, the adjutant general is responsible for emergency management pursuant to chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code, and all emergency activities undertaken pursuant to chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code, are subject to the approval of the adjutant general.
  2. The adjutant general, as the military chief of staff, will:
    1. Act as military advisor to the governor and perform, as the governor prescribes, military duties not otherwise designated by law;
    2. Adopt methods of administration for the national guard that are consistent with laws and regulations of the United States department of defense or any subdivision of the United States department of defense;
    3. Supervise and direct the organization, regulation, instruction, training, discipline, and other activities of the national guard;
    4. Attest and record all commissions issued by the governor and maintain a register of all commissioned personnel;
    5. Keep a record of all orders and regulations pertaining to the national guard and all other writings and papers relating to reports and returns of units comprising the national guard and militia, and act as custodian of all such orders, regulations, writings, papers, and returns;
    6. Superintend the preparation of returns, plans and estimates required by this state, by the department of the army, air force, navy and by the secretary of defense;
    7. Control the use of and care for, preserve and maintain all military property belonging to or issued to this state and pay from moneys appropriated by the state legislature, or allocated to the state from the federal government for these purposes, the necessary expenses for labor and material incurred in the repair of military property;
    8. Dispose of unserviceable military property belonging to this state, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations;
    9. Pay the members of the national guard when such members are to be paid from state funds, and ensure that the members of the national guard receive pay when such members are to be paid with funds allocated by the federal government;
    10. Be custodian of the seal of the office of adjutant general and deliver the same to his successor, and authenticate with the seal of the office of the adjutant general all orders and copies of orders issued by the adjutant general’s office. An authenticated copy has the same force and effect as the original;
    11. Present to the governor before each regular session of the legislature, or as otherwise required, an estimate of the financial requirements for state moneys for operation of the department and the national guard during the next fiscal year, in accordance with section 67-3502, Idaho Code;
    12. Coordinate and plan the execution of state activities pertaining to the inauguration of the governor of the state of Idaho and other elected state executive officers; and
    13. Establish and administer, as in his or her judgment may be necessary and proper for military purposes, morale, welfare, and recreation programs or facilities for the benefit of the members of the Idaho military division and their lawful dependents. The adjutant general may promulgate rules to govern the operation of morale, welfare, and recreation programs or facilities. All proceeds derived from the operation of morale, welfare, and recreation programs or facilities within the state shall, after payment of operating expenses, notwithstanding any provision of Idaho law to the contrary, be used exclusively to benefit any morale, welfare, and recreation programs or facilities established pursuant to this section. Any sales of goods on a state reservation, state training facility, or state military installation under the jurisdiction of the adjutant general are exempt from payment of state sales taxes.
  3. The adjutant general, as head of the Idaho military division, will:
    1. Be the administrator of the division;
    2. Coordinate the functions of the division and offices of the division;
    3. Subject to Idaho law, appoint, suspend, demote, promote or dismiss employees of the division. The adjutant general may delegate this authority;
    4. Appoint an auditor for the division to conduct periodic financial and compliance audits of each office in the division and perform such other duties as prescribed by law. At least annually, the auditor shall audit accounts that are open for more than twelve (12) months. The auditor shall determine within the division compliance with purchase and bidding procedures prescribed by law;
    5. Adopt, with the approval of the governor, rules necessary for the operation of the Idaho military division;
    6. Establish and administer accounts for federal, state or other moneys made available to carry out the functions of the division;
    7. Establish, abolish or reorganize the positions or organizational structure within the Idaho military division, subject to legislative appropriation, if, in the adjutant general’s judgment, the modification would make the operation of the division more efficient, effective or economical;
    8. Administer the Idaho youth challenge program in accordance with section 46-805, Idaho Code. In addition to moneys appropriated for the program, the adjutant general may accept and spend moneys from any other lawful public or private source; and (i) Submit to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives annually by July 1 a report for the Idaho military division for the preceding fiscal year, including: the strength and condition of the national guard; the business transactions of the division; a detailed statement of expenditures for all military and civilian purposes; the disposition of all military and civilian property on hand or issued; a description of the activity of the Idaho youth challenge program; and a detailed statement of the national guard tuition incentive payments program pursuant to section 46-314, Idaho Code. The adjutant general will also submit any such similar returns and reports as may be required by federal laws and regulations.
  4. The adjutant general, subject only to applicable limitations prescribed under state law or rule, may:
    1. Enter into contracts with individuals, this state, political subdivisions of this state or the federal government and its agencies for the purchase, acquisition, rental or lease of lands, buildings or military material and take title in the name of this state for the establishment and maintenance of armories, subject to legislative appropriation for these purposes;
    2. Procure and contract for procurement of equipment and its issuance to members of the militia inducted into the service of this state;
    3. Enter into agreements and plans with the state universities, community colleges or any educational institution supported by federal or state moneys for promotion of the best interests of the national guard and military training of students of the institutions;
    4. Lease property acquired under this chapter for any public purpose for a period of one (1) year, which period is renewable;
    5. Convey for any public purpose in the name of this state easements on real property acquired under this chapter;
    6. Enter into contracts or agreements with the federal government that are deemed to be in the best interest of this state and the national guard;
    7. Delegate the powers and duties in this section; and
    8. Adopt methods of security for national guard personnel and for national guard reservations or facilities that are consistent with the laws, regulations or directives of the United States department of defense and the laws of this state.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-112, as added by 2016, ch. 205, § 2, p. 575.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Military division as part of office of governor,§ 67-802.

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-112, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, § 19, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-112; am. S.L. 1957, ch. 174, § 11, p. 312; am. S.L. 1974, ch. 22, § 11, p. 592; am. S.L. 2001, ch. 248, § 1, p. 900; am. S.L. 2011, ch. 53, § 1, p. 117, was repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 205, § 1, effective July 1, 2016.

Compiler’s Notes.

For additional information on the adjutants general association of the United States, referred to in subsection (1), see https://www.agaus.org .

§ 46-113. Assistant adjutants general.

There shall be two (2) assistant adjutants general who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the adjutant general.

  1. One (1) of the assistant adjutants general shall be appointed from the Idaho army national guard and may be chief of staff to the adjutant general for all the Idaho army national guard forces. He shall perform such duties as are assigned to him by the adjutant general. No person shall be eligible for appointment as assistant adjutant general under this subsection unless he is a member of the Idaho army national guard with at least six (6) years service as commissioned officer therein and has attained the rank of major or above. He shall be a federally recognized officer and may hold the rank of brigadier general or such other rank as may hereafter be authorized by the table of organization for the army national guard.
  2. The other assistant adjutant general shall be appointed from the Idaho air national guard and may be chief of staff to the adjutant general for all the Idaho air national guard forces. He shall perform such duties as are assigned to him by the adjutant general. No person shall be eligible for appointment as assistant adjutant general under this subsection unless he is a member of the Idaho air national guard with at least six (6) years service as a commissioned officer therein and has attained the rank of major or above. He shall be a federally recognized officer and may hold the rank of brigadier general or such other rank as may hereafter be authorized by the tables of organization for the air national guard.
  3. In the event of the absence or inability of the adjutant general to perform his duties, he shall designate one (1) of the assistant adjutants general to perform the duties of his office as acting adjutant general. If neither assistant adjutant general is available, he may designate any national guard officer to be the acting adjutant general.
History.

1927, ch. 261, § 20, p. 510; am. 1931, ch. 186, § 2, p. 310; I.C.A.,§ 45-113; am. 1939, ch. 50, § 2, p. 91; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 12, p. 312; am. 1978, ch. 54, § 1, p. 101; am. 1989, ch. 354, § 1, p. 896; am. 1998, ch. 116, § 1, p. 432.

STATUTORY NOTES

Effective Dates.

Section 2 of S.L. 1989, ch. 354, declared an emergency. Approved April 5, 1989.

§ 46-114. Staff officers

Aides-de-camp. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; am. 1931, ch. 186, § 3, p. 310; I.C.A.,§ 45-114; am. 1950 (E.S.), ch. 24, § 1, p. 35; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 13, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-115. Assistant adjutant general

Duties. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-115, was repealed by S.L. 1957, ch. 174, § 14, p. 312.

Chapter 2 OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN

Sec.

§ 46-201. Officers — Warrant officers — Enlistment of personnel — Power of governor.

The governor is hereby authorized to appoint officers and warrant officers in such numbers and in such grades, and to cause to be enlisted such numbers of enlisted personnel and airmen in the army and air national guard of this state, as are authorized by the secretary of defense, under the national defense act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 21, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-201; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 15, p. 312.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Constitutional authorization, Idaho Const., Art. XIV, § 3.

National defense act,§ 46-101.

Workmen’s compensation law applies to Idaho national guard while on duty,§ 72-205.

RESEARCH REFERENCES

A.L.R.

§ 46-202. Commissioned officers — Appointment and commission — Oath — Temporary appointments.

All commissioned officers shall be appointed by the governor as commander-in-chief, and be commissioned according to the grade in the department, corps, or arm of the service in which they are appointed, and shall be assigned to duty by the commander-in-chief. They shall take and subscribe to the following oath:

“I .... do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Idaho against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will obey orders of the president of the United States and the governor of the state of Idaho, that I make this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of .... in the national guard of the state of Idaho upon which I am about to enter, so help me God.”

The appointment of officers in the national guard shall be temporary until such appointees shall have been federally recognized under the provisions of the national defense act. Any officer so temporarily appointed as an officer of the national guard of this state is hereby authorized to exercise all powers of his office during the time said temporary appointment shall remain in force. Such temporary appointment shall expire upon written notice from the national guard bureau that federal recognition has been denied and upon receipt of said notice the governor is authorized and is hereby directed to discharge such temporary officer from the national guard; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to officers of such forces of the organized and unorganized militias which may be called into active service of the state.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 22, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-202; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 16, p. 312.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Equipment of officers,§ 46-301.

National defense act,§ 46-101.

Compiler’s Notes.

The words enclosed in parentheses so appeared in the law as enacted.

RESEARCH REFERENCES

ALR.

§ 46-203. Rank of officers.

All officers of the national guard of this state shall take precedence or relative rank, as determined by the federal laws and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 23, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-203; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 17, p. 312.

§ 46-204. Promotion, when effective.

When a commissioned officer or warrant officer of the national guard is promoted to higher grade and accepts same, the promotion shall not be effective until the officer has qualified for the higher office by examination as required under the provisions of the national defense act.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 25, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-204; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 18, p. 312.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

National defense act,§ 46-101.

§ 46-205. Vacation of commission — Discharge.

Commissions of officers of the national guard shall be vacated upon resignation duly accepted by the governor; for absence without leave for three months; upon the recommendation of an efficiency board approved by the governor as provided by national guard regulations; pursuant to the sentence of a general court-martial after the approval thereof by the governor, imposing sentence of dismissal; or when an officer has been convicted in a civil court of any crime of the grade of felony; upon withdrawal of federal recognition by the secretary of the army or the secretary of the air force; provided, that a formal discharge shall not be given to any officer of the national guard until he shall have given a satisfactory clearance for all property belonging to the state or to the United States issued for the use in the military service by the national guard for which he is accountable or responsible, or both; and if discharge from the service of the national guard of the state shall be given before such satisfactory clearance for the responsibility of said property has been given, then such discharge shall [be] and is hereby declared null and void.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 27, p. 510; am. 1931, ch. 186, § 4, p. 310; I.C.A.,§ 45-205; am. 1939, ch. 50, § 3, p. 91; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 19, p. 312.

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Compiler’s Notes.

The bracketed word “be” in the last sentence was inserted by the compiler to supply an apparent missing term.

§ 46-206. Retirement — Time of service.

Upon request, any commissioned officer, warrant officer or enlisted member of the national guard of Idaho who has a total military service in the armed forces of the United States of twenty (20) years may be placed on the retirement list. In the discretion of the adjutant general, any member may be advanced one (1) grade prior to retirement. Promotions under this section shall be honorary.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 30, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-206; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 20, p. 312; am. 1978, ch. 54, § 2, p. 101; am. 2007, ch. 109, § 1, p. 315; am. 2008, ch. 27, § 10, p. 51.

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Amendments.

The 2007 amendment, by ch. 109, rewrote this section which formerly read: “Any officer of the national guard who loses his federal recognition because of mandatory retirement may be advanced one (1) grade and may be placed upon the retired list by order of the governor as commander-in-chief. Any commissioned officer who has served as an officer in the national guard of Idaho for a period of twenty (20) years, upon his request, may be advanced one (1) grade, and placed upon the retired list. Any commissioned officer who has a total service in the armed forces of the United States and in the national guard of Idaho of fifteen (15) years, may upon his request be advanced one (1) grade and retired.”

The 2008 amendment, by ch. 27, deleted “of officers” following “Retirement” in the section catchline.

§ 46-207. Retiring officer responsible for state property — Status pending settlement of accounts.

A commissioned officer responsible or accountable for state funds or state property, or property or funds of the United States, intended and issued for use in the military service, issued or entrusted to him by the adjutant general or the United States property and fiscal officer, or acquired by transfer, inventory, or purchase, from any state fund or from any annual allowance of state funds or acquired in any other manner, who may tender his resignation and whose accounts are not settled, may be relieved from active duty and held as a supernumerary officer pending settlement of his accounts; and when so relieved from active duty the office in which he is so commissioned or to which he has been assigned shall be considered as vacated: provided, that a commissioned officer so held as a supernumerary officer shall be amenable to court-martial for military offenses to the same extent and in like manner as if upon the active list of officers.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 31, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-207; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 21, p. 312.

§ 46-208. Arrest of officers and enlisted personnel. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, § 76, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-208; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 22, p. 312; am. 1978, ch. 54, § 3, p. 101, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-209. Disobedience of orders — Trespass upon military property

Prohibition and abatement of nuisances. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, § 78, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-209; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 23, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-210. Enlistment — Contract and oath.

Every person enlisting in the national guard shall sign an enlistment contract, and take and subscribe to the oath of enlistment prescribed by the national defense act and regulations issued thereunder.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 34, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-210; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 24, p. 312.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Eligibility to enrollment in militia, Idaho Const., Art. XIV, § 1;§ 46-102.

National defense act,§ 46-101.

§ 46-211. Enlistment — Period and requirements — Reenlistment.

Hereafter the period and requirements of enlistment and reenlistment in the national guard of this state shall be the same as prescribed by the national defense act and the regulations issued thereunder.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 35, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-211; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 25, p. 312.

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Cross References.

National defense act,§ 46-101.

§ 46-212. Enlisted personnel — Discharge papers.

An enlisted person discharged from the service of the national guard shall receive a discharge therefrom in writing, in such form and with such classification as is or shall be prescribed by the national defense act and regulations issued thereunder: provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the discharge of any member of the unorganized militia called into the active service of the state.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 36, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-212; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 26, p. 312.

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Cross References.

National defense act,§ 46-101.

§ 46-213. Enlisted personnel — Transfers.

Enlisted personnel of the national guard may be transferred upon their own application from one (1) organization to another in the same manner as prescribed in the federal regulations of the department of the army and the department of the air force. Transfers of enlisted persons and of noncommissioned officers may be made from one (1) organization to another or from one (1) arm of the service to another, when in the judgment of the adjutant general the interests of the service demand such transfers; provided, that commanders of regiments, groups, separate squadrons, or separate battalions in the active service of the state may make such transfers within their regiment, group, separate squadron, or separate battalion as they may deem advisable for the good of the service.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 37, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-213; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 27, p. 312.

§ 46-214. Retirement of enlisted personnel. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-214; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 28, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 2007, ch. 109, § 2. For present comparable law, see§ 46-206.

§ 46-215. Accounting for property upon discharge.

An enlisted person who has not returned or properly accounted for all the public property belonging to the state or to the United States, issued for use in the military service, and for which he is responsible, shall not receive a full and complete discharge from the national guard of this state: provided, that if a discharge for any enlisted man shall have been given before the return of or proper accounting for said property for which he is responsible, then said discharge shall be and is hereby declared null and void.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 40, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-215; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 29, p. 312.

§ 46-216. Leave of absence from regular duties for military duty.

All officers and employees of the state of Idaho who shall be members of the national guard or who shall be reservists in the armed forces of the United States, shall be entitled each calendar year to one hundred twenty (120) hours of military leave of absence from their respective duties without loss of pay, time, or efficiency rating during which they shall be engaged in military duty ordered or authorized under the provisions of law. State employees assigned to “uncommon tours of duty” shall have the above-referenced one hundred twenty (120) hours of leave prorated proportionally to the number of hours in their regularly scheduled biweekly pay period. Administration of paid leave for “uncommon tours of duty” shall be consistent with the federal office of personnel management (OPM) definitions and pay administration guidance for similarly situated federal employees.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 34, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-216; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 30, p. 312; am. 2006, ch. 171, § 1, p. 530; am. 2008, ch. 126, § 3, p. 347; am. 2009, ch. 44, § 1, p. 125.

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Amendments.
Leave of absence from regular duties for field training — Exceptions.

The 2006 amendment, by ch. 171, rewrote the section which formerly read: “Leave of absence from regular duties for field training — Exceptions. All officers and employees of the state of Idaho who shall be members of the national guard or who shall be reservists in the armed forces of the United States, shall be entitled to leave of absence from their respective duties without loss of pay, time, or efficiency rating on all days during which they shall be engaged in field training ordered or authorized under the provisions of the national defense act; provided that this shall not apply to any period of time spent in active service of the United States, except that a period of fifteen (15) days or less in reserve training in any one (1) calendar year shall not be considered time spent in active service of the United States, for the purposes of this act.”

The 2008 amendment, by ch. 126, substituted “one hundred twenty (120) hours” for “fifteen (15) days.”

The 2009 amendment, by ch. 44, added the last two sentences.

Compiler’s Notes.

For further information on the federal office of personnel management, referred to near the end of this section, see https://www.opm.gov .

§ 46-217 — 46-222. Enlistment — Contract and oath — Period and requirements — Reenlistment — Enlisted Men — Discharge papers — Enlisted men and noncommissioned officers — Transfers — Noncommissioned officers — Appointment, number and transfer — Retirement of enlisted men. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

These sections, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§§ 45-217 to 45-222, were repealed by S.L. 1957, ch. 174, §§ 31 to 36, respectively.

§ 46-223. Leave of absence from regular duties for field training. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised I.C.A.,§ 45-223, as added by 1939, ch. 50, § 4, p. 91; am. 1941, ch. 59, § 1, p. 119; am. 1947, ch. 195, § 1, p. 472; am. 1953, ch. 126, § 1, p. 197, was repealed by S.L. 1957, ch. 174, § 37, p. 312.

§ 46-224. Entitled to restoration of position after leave of absence for military training.

Any person who is a duly qualified member of the national guard or of the reserve components of the armed forces, who is a member of an organized unit and who, in order to receive military training with the armed forces of the United States, not to exceed fifteen (15) days in any one (1) calendar year, leaves a position other than employment of a temporary nature in the employ of any employer, and who shall give evidence defining date of departure and date of return for purposes of military training ninety (90) days prior to the date of departure and who shall further give evidence of the satisfactory completion of such training immediately thereafter, and who is still qualified to perform the duties of such position, shall be entitled to be restored to his previous or similar position with the same status, pay and seniority. Such seniority shall continue to accrue during such period of absence, and such period of absence for military training shall be construed as an absence without leave and within the discretion of the employer. Said leave may be with or without pay.

History.

1955, ch. 202, § 1, p. 434.

§ 46-225. Vacation, sick leave, bonus, health insurance and advancement unaffected by leave of absence.

Such absence for military training shall not affect the employee’s right to receive normal vacation, sick leave, bonus, advancement, and other advantages of his employment normally to be anticipated in his particular position. All officers and employees of the state of Idaho who shall be members of the national guard or who shall be reservists in the armed forces of the United States shall also be entitled to their existing medical benefits for the first thirty (30) days of a deployment ordered or authorized under the provisions of the national defense act, and such entitlement shall not decrease any existing accrued leave balances.

History.

1955, ch. 202, § 2, p. 434; am. 2006, ch. 172, § 1, p. 531.

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Cross References.

National defense act,§ 46-101.

Amendments.

The 2006 amendment, by ch. 172, inserted “health insurance” in the section heading and added the last sentence.

Effective Dates.

Section 2 of S.L. 2006, ch. 172 declared an emergency. Approved March 23, 2006.

§ 46-226. Noncompliance of employer entitling employee to damages or equitable relief.

If any employer fails to comply with any of the provisions of this act, the employee may, at his election, bring an action at law for damages for such noncompliance or apply to the district court for such equitable relief as may be just and proper under the circumstances.

History.

1955, ch. 202, § 3, p. 434.

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Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” refers to S.L. 1955, Chapter 202, which is compiled as§§ 46-224 to 46-226.

Chapter 3 EQUIPMENT AND ALLOWANCES

Sec.

§ 46-301. Equipment of organizations — Commissioned officers.

All organizations of the national guard shall be equipped with such arms, equipment and such other supplies as may be furnished to the state under the provisions of the national defense act. The commanding officer of any organization or detachment of the national guard of this state to which such property of the United States has been issued for use in military service shall keep said property in proper repair, in good condition, and is hereby charged with the proper custody and safekeeping thereof.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 41, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-301; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 38, p. 312.

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Cross References.

National defense act,§ 46-101.

§ 46-302. Equipment for enlisted personnel

Punishment for unlawful use. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-302; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 39, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-303. Personal responsibility for money and property. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-303; am. 1950 (E. S.), ch. 24, § 3, p. 35; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 40, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-304. Disposal of equipment — Unauthorized use of insignia

Penalties. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-304; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 41, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-305. Lost or damaged equipment

Liability of responsible officer. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-305; am. 1950 (E. S.), ch. 24, § 4, p. 35; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 42, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-306. Loss or damage to property

Liability of responsible enlisted person. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-306; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 43, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-307. Uniforms prescribed. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-307; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 44, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-308. Officers responsible for money or property

Bond. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-308; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 45, p. 312; am. 1971, ch. 136, § 32, p. 522, was repealed by S.L. 1978, ch. 54, § 7.

§ 46-309. Allowance for military expenses. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-309; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 46, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-310. Officers’ annual allowance. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-310; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 47, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-311, 46-312. Artillery and cavalry — Allowance for hire of horses — Military expenses — Annual allowance to companies — Additional allowance by county commissioners. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

These sections, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, p. 510; I.C.A.,§§ 45-311, 45-312, were repealed by S.L. 1957, ch. 174, §§ 48, 49, respectively.

§ 46-313. Officers’ annual allowance. [Repealed.]

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Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised S.L. 1911, ch. 72, § 39, p. 213; reen. C.L. 37:42; C.S., § 723; I.C.A.,§ 45-313, was repealed by S.L. 1957, ch. 174, § 50, p. 312.

§ 46-314. Educational encouragement.

The adjutant general of the Idaho national guard is authorized to encourage recruitment and retention of national guardsmen by providing incentive payments as set forth hereinafter. The adjutant general may authorize the payment of not more than one hundred percent (100%) of student registration fees or tuition for each semester for each member of the active Idaho national guard who attends a public or private institution of higher education in Idaho, a career technical education school, or a community college organized under the provisions of chapter 21, title 33, Idaho Code. To be eligible to receive benefits, an individual must be a member in good standing of the active Idaho national guard at the beginning of and throughout the entire semester for which benefits are received.

History.

1974, ch. 134, § 1, p. 1338; am. 1977, ch. 37, § 1, p. 69; am. 1978, ch. 54, § 4, p. 101; am. 1998, ch. 294, § 1, p. 975; am. 2001, ch. 322, § 1, p. 1137; am. 2016, ch. 25, § 39, p. 35; am. 2017, ch. 29, § 1, p. 51.

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Amendments.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 25, substituted “career technical education school” for “vocational education school” near the end of the second sentence.

The 2017 amendment, by ch. 29, deleted “nontechnician” preceding “national guardsmen” near the middle of the first sentence.

Chapter 4 IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES

Sec.

§ 46-401. Immunity from arrest.

Members of the Idaho national guard, when said guard is in the service of the United States, or the state of Idaho, shall not be arrested on any civil process while going to, remaining at, or returning from any place at which he may be required to attend for military duty.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 51, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-401.

§ 46-402. Immunity for acts done in performance of duty.

Members of the Idaho national guard ordered into active service of the state by any proper authority shall not be liable in any court of this state, either civil or criminal for any acts done by them in performance of their duty. When suit or proceedings shall be commenced in any court by any person against any officer of the national guard of this state, for any act done by such officer in his official capacity, in the discharge of any duty under this act; or against any person acting under the authority or order of any such officer, or by virtue of any warrant issued by him pursuant to law, the defendant may require the person prosecuting or instituting the suit or proceedings, to file security for the payment of costs that may be awarded to the defendant therein. In case the plaintiff shall be nonsuited or have a verdict or judgment rendered against him, the defendant shall recover treble costs.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 52, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-402.

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Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in the second sentence refers to S.L. 1927, Chapter 261, which is compiled throughout chapters 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 of this title.

CASE NOTES

Purpose.

This section is a grant of immunity limited to members of the National Guard while ordered into active service of the state. Baca v. State, 119 Idaho 782, 810 P.2d 720 (1991).

RESEARCH REFERENCES

ALR.

§ 46-403. Equipment exempt from civil process.

Uniforms, arms, and equipment, required by law or regulations to be owned by officers of the national guard of this state, and all uniforms, arms, equipment, or other property of state or the United States issued to said officers or enlisted men of the national guard of this state, for use in the military service shall be exempt from all suits, distresses, executions, or sales for debt or payment of taxes.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 53, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-403.

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Cross References.

Equipment of organizations,§ 46-301.

§ 46-404. Right of way in streets — Penalties.

The commanding officer of any portion of the Idaho national guard called into the active service of the state when performing any military duty in any street or highway, may require any or all persons in such street or highway to yield the right of way to said national guard: provided, that the carriage of United States mails, the legitimate functions of the police, and the progress and operations of hospitals, ambulances, fire engines, and fire departments shall not be interfered with thereby. All others who shall hinder, delay, or obstruct any portion of the national guard on active duty in the service of the state in the performance of any military duty or who shall attempt to do so, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1000.00) or by imprisonment for not less than three (3) months nor more than one (1) year, or both.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 54, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-404.

§ 46-405. Exemption from toll in performance of duties.

Any person belonging to the Idaho national guard going to or returning from any parade, encampment, drill or meeting which he may be required to attend under the laws and regulations for said national guard, shall, together with his conveyance and the military property of the state or of the United States, or both, in his charge, be allowed to pass free through all toll gates, and over all toll bridges, and ferries, if he is in uniform or if he presents an order for duty or a certificate from his commanding officer that he is a member of the Idaho national guard.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 55, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-405.

§ 46-406. Exemption from jury duty.

Any member of the national guard shall be exempt from sitting or serving as juror in any of the courts of this state, provided he shall furnish the certificate of his immediate commanding officer that he has performed the duties required by his enlistment or commission. No member of the national guard of this state shall be required to serve on any posse comitatus.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 56, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-406; am. 1978, ch. 54, § 5, p. 101.

§ 46-407. Reemployment rights.

  1. Any member of the Idaho national guard who is ordered to duty by the governor, or any Idaho employee who is a member of the national guard of another state and who is called into active service by the governor of that state, and who at the time of such order to duty is employed by any employer other than the United States government, shall be entitled to reemployment as set forth in section 46-409, Idaho Code.
  2. If the member is still qualified to perform the duties of the position he held at the time of the order to duty, he shall be restored by the employer or the employer’s successor in interest to that position or one of like seniority, status and pay. If the member is not qualified to perform the duties of such position by reason of disability sustained during the period of duty, but is qualified to perform the duties of any other positions in the employ of the employer, then the employer must offer the member that position which he is qualified to perform which is most similar to his former position in seniority, status and pay.
  3. Any person who is reemployed under this section shall not be discharged without cause within one (1) year after such reemployment.
  4. If any employer fails or refuses to comply with this section, the district court in the county in which the member was employed shall have the power, upon petition by the member, to compel the employer to comply with this section and to compensate the member for lost wages and benefits, for costs of the action, and for reasonable attorney’s fees. The court shall order a speedy hearing in any such case and advance it on the calendar.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-407, as added by 1984, ch. 139, § 1, p. 327; am. 2007, ch. 276, § 1, p. 805.

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Amendments.

The 2007 amendment, by ch. 276, in subsection (a), inserted “or any Idaho employee who is a member of the national guard of another state and who is called into active service by the governor of that state,” and substituted “as set forth in section 46-609, Idaho Code” for subsections (a)(1) through (a)(5), which read:

“(1) The position in which he was employed was not a temporary position;

“(2) His release from duty was under honorable conditions;

“(3) He remains physically qualified for employment;

“(4) The period of duty did not exceed one (1) year; and

“(5) Application for reemployment is made within thirty (30) days subsequent to release from duty.”

§ 46-408. Security of the orchard training area.

Employees of the military division of the state of Idaho who are performing security duties at the Orchard training area located in Ada and Elmore counties may, in addition to their power to protect and secure military property and persons, arrest and detain for civil law enforcement authorities, any person who commits a violation of the criminal laws of this state in their presence. Persons so detained shall be released to the custody of civil law enforcement authorities as soon as practicable. The employees hired to perform security duties at the Orchard training area shall complete level 1 POST academy training. Employees performing duties under this section are “employees” under sections 6-902, 6-903 and 6-917, Idaho Code, and are not excluded by the exceptions to governmental liability under section 6-904 4. or 5., Idaho Code.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-408, as added by 2000, ch. 86, § 1, p. 188.

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Cross References.

Peace officer standards and training (POST),§ 19-5101 et seq.

Effective Dates.

Section 2 of S.L. 2000, ch. 26 declared an emergency retroactively to January 1, 2000 and approved March 29, 2000.

§ 46-409. The militia civil relief act.

  1. As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings:
    1. “Active member” means any member of the air or army national guard who is called or ordered by the governor to state active duty, or to duty other than for training under title 32 U.S.C., or ordered by competent federal authority into active federal service under title 10 U.S.C.
    2. “Be called or ordered by the governor” means to be called or ordered by the governor to state active duty or to duty other than for training under title 32 U.S.C.
    3. “Duty other than for training” means any state active duty or title 32 U.S.C. duty other than training upon the call or order of the governor, or active federal service under title 10 U.S.C. Duty other than for training does not include weekend drill, annual training (generally fifteen (15) days) as part of normal national guard service, and does not include attendance at military schools.
    4. “Employee” means any person employed by a public or private employer.
    5. “Servicemembers civil relief act (SCRA)” means the provisions of 50 U.S.C. App. section 3901 et seq., which protects active military service members.
    6. “State active duty” means any active duty performed by an active member of the national guard in accordance with this title when called or ordered by the governor.
    7. “Uniformed services employment and reemployment rights act of 1994 (USERRA)” means the provisions of 38 U.S.C. section 4301 et seq., which gives employees who leave a civilian job to perform military service the right to return to the civilian job held before entering military service with the rights to seniority, to purchase insurance coverage and purchase retirement credit.
  2. Whenever any active member of the national guard in time of war, armed conflict, or emergency proclaimed by a governor or by the president of the United States, shall be called or ordered by a governor to state active duty, or to duty other than for training pursuant to title 32 U.S.C., the provision as then in effect of the servicemembers civil relief act, 50 U.S.C. App. section 3901 et seq., and the uniformed services employment and reemployment rights act, 38 U.S.C. section 4301 et seq., shall apply.
  3. With reference to 50 U.S.C. App. section 4012, the adjutant general or his designee shall be responsible to execute certificates of service referred to therein.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-409, as added by 2003, ch. 251, § 21, p. 650; am. 2004, ch. 59, § 1, p. 277; am. 2007, ch. 276, § 2, p. 805; am. 2016, ch. 122, § 1, p. 355.

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Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-409, which comprised S.L. 2002, ch. 101, § 1, p. 276, was repealed by S.L. 2003, ch. 251, § 1, effective July 1, 2003.

Amendments.

The 2007 amendment, by ch. 276, in subsection (1)(a), deleted “Idaho” preceding “air or army national guard”; in subsections (1)(f) and (2), deleted “Idaho” preceding “national guard”; and in subsection (2), twice substituted “a governor” for “the governor.”

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 122, deleted “for thirty (30) consecutive days or more” throughout the section; updated the federal references in paragraph (1)(e) and subsections (2) and (3); in paragraph (1)(b), deleted “unless training is required as part of thirty (30) days of the consecutive duty” following “duty other than training” and “unless such attendance is required as part of, or occurs in conjunction with thirty (30) days of consecutive duty upon the call or order of the governor, or by order of competent federal authority” at the end; substituted “Servicemembers” for “Soldiers’ and sailors’” in paragraph (1)(e); substituted “Uniformed services” for “Uniform services” in paragraph (1)(g); and, in subsection (2), substituted “servicemembers” for “soldiers’ and sailors’” and “uniformed services” for “uniform services”.

Federal References.

With the revision of Title 50 of the United States Code, the servicemembers civil relief act (SCRA), referred to throughout this section, is codified as 50 U.S.C. § 3901 et seq.

Compiler’s Notes.

The abbreviation enclosed in parentheses so appeared in the law as enacted.

Effective Dates.

Section 5 of S.L. 2003, ch. 251 provided: “An emergency existing therefor, which emergency is hereby declared to exist, this act shall be in full force and effect when the Governor enters an order, and files it with the Secretary of State, calling or ordering members of the Idaho National Guard to state active duty or to Title 32 U.S.C. duty other than for training as defined in Section 1 of this act, or on July 1, 2003, whichever occurs first.”

Section 2 of S.L. 2004, ch. 59 declared an emergency. Approved March 16, 2004.

Chapter 5 SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION AWARENESS AND COMPLIANCE

Sec.

§ 46-501. Purpose of the chapter.

The purpose of this chapter is to encourage compliance with the federal military selective service act and to protect the eligibility of the citizens of this state who are subject to the provisions of the federal statute to receive federal financial assistance for postsecondary education and for employment with the executive branch of the federal government. The federal selective service registration awareness and compliance act requires persons subject to the provisions of the federal military selective service act to be in compliance with the requirements of that federal statute as a condition of eligibility for enrollment at a state-supported institution of postsecondary education, or for state-supported scholarships, programs of financial assistance funded by state revenue including federal funds, gifts or grants accepted by the state, or for employment by the state or any political subdivision.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-501, as added by 1999, ch. 375, § 1, p. 1024.

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Federal References.

The military selective service act, referred to in this section, is compiled as 50 USCS § 3801 et seq.

§ 46-502. Legislative findings.

The legislature of the state of Idaho finds that the military selective service act at 50 U.S.C. sec. 451 [sec. 3801] et seq. requires all male citizens and every other male person residing in the United States, except for lawfully admitted nonimmigrant aliens, upon reaching their eighteenth birthday to register with the United States selective service system. The legislature further finds that federal statutes limit eligibility for federal student financial assistance and eligibility for employment within the executive branch of the federal government to persons who are in compliance with the requirements of the federal military selective service act.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-502, as added by 1999, ch. 375, § 1, p. 1024.

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Compiler’s Notes.

The bracketed insertion near the beginning of the section was added by the compiler to correct the federal reference.

§ 46-503. Eligibility for postsecondary education and financial assistance — Responsibility to verify compliance.

  1. A person may not enroll in a state-supported institution of postsecondary education unless he is in compliance with the federal military selective service act.
  2. A person may not receive a loan, grant, scholarship or other financial assistance for postsecondary education funded by state revenue, including federal funds or gifts and grants accepted by this state, or receive a student loan guaranteed by the state unless he is in compliance with the federal military selective service act.
  3. It shall be the duty of all officials having charge of and authority over state-supported institutions of postsecondary education and over the granting of state-supported financial assistance for postsecondary education to assure themselves that applicants are in compliance with the federal military selective service act. The institutions are authorized to develop the necessary form to allow the applicant to certify compliance with the selective service act.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-503, as added by 1999, ch. 375, § 1, p. 1024.

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Federal References.

The military selective service act, referred to in this section, is compiled as 50 USCS § 3801 et seq.

§ 46-504. Eligibility for employment — Responsibility to verify compliance.

  1. No male person who has attained the age of eighteen (18) years who fails to be in compliance with the federal selective service act shall be eligible for employment by or service for the state of Idaho, or a political subdivision of the state, including all boards and commissions, departments, agencies, institutions and instrumentalities.
  2. It shall be the duty of all officials having charge of and authority over hiring of employees by the state or political subdivisions of the state to assure themselves that applicants are in compliance with the federal military selective service act. The hiring authorities are authorized to develop the necessary form to allow the applicant to certify compliance with the selective service act.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-504, as added by 1999, ch. 375, § 1, p. 1024.

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Federal References.

The military selective service act, referred to in this section, is compiled as 50 USCS § 3801 et seq.

§ 46-505. Exceptions to the requirements of this chapter.

A person shall not be denied a right, privilege or benefit under this chapter by reason of failure to present himself for and submit to the requirement to register pursuant to the federal military selective service act if:

  1. The requirement for the person to so register has terminated or become inapplicable to the person; or
  2. The person is serving or has already served in the armed forces, or has a condition that would preclude acceptability for military service.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-505, as added by 1999, ch. 375, § 1, p. 1024.

STATUTORY NOTES

Federal References.

The military selective service act, referred to in the introductory paragraph, is compiled as 50 USCS § 3801 et seq.

Chapter 6 MARTIAL LAW AND ACTIVE DUTY

Sec.

§ 46-601. Authority of governor.

  1. The governor shall have the power in the event of a state of extreme emergency to order into the active service of the state, the national guard, or any part thereof, and the organized militia, or any part thereof, or both as he may deem proper.
  2. During a period of a state of extreme emergency, the governor shall have complete authority over all agencies of the state government, including all separate boards and commissions, and the right to exercise within the area or regions wherein the state of extreme emergency exists all police power vested in the state by the constitution and the laws of the state of Idaho. In the exercise thereof he is authorized to promulgate, issue and enforce rules, regulations and orders which he considers necessary for the protection of life and property. Such rules, regulations and orders shall, whenever practicable, be prepared in advance of extreme emergency and the governor shall cause widespread publicity and notice to be given of such rules, regulations and orders. Rules, regulations and orders issued under the authority of this section and prepared in advance of a state of extreme emergency shall not become operative until the governor proclaims a state of extreme emergency. Such rules, regulations and orders shall be in writing and shall take effect upon their issuance. They shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state as soon as possible after their issuance. A copy of such rules, regulations and orders shall likewise be filed in the office of the county clerk of each county, any portion of which is included within the area wherein a state of extreme emergency has been proclaimed. Whenever the state of extreme emergency has been ended by either the expiration of the period for which it was proclaimed or the need for said state of extreme emergency has ceased, the governor shall declare the period of the state of extreme emergency to be at an end.
  3. During the continuance of any proclaimed state of extreme emergency, insurrection or martial law, neither the governor nor any agency of any governmental entity or political subdivision of the state shall impose additional restrictions on the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, storage, display or use of firearms or ammunition.

“State of extreme emergency” means: (a) the duly proclaimed existence of conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the state, or any part thereof, caused by an enemy attack or threatened attack; or (b) the duly proclaimed existence of conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the state, or any part thereof, caused by such conditions as air pollution, fire, flood, storm, epidemic, riot or earthquake, insurrection, breach of the peace, which conditions by reason of their magnitude are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of any county, any city, or any city and county.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 5, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-601; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 58, p. 312; am. 2009, ch. 215, § 1, p. 674.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Secretary of state,§ 67-901 et seq.

Amendments.

The 2009 amendment, by ch. 215, redesignated former subsections (a) and (b) as subsections (1) and (2), respectively, and changed the designations in the second paragraph of subsection (1); and added subsection (3).

CASE NOTES

Cited

Inama v. Boise County, 138 Idaho 324, 63 P.3d 450 (2003).

§ 46-602. Proclamation of martial law.

Whenever a state of extreme emergency has been proclaimed by the governor, the governor if in his judgment the maintenance of law and order will thereby be promoted, and in addition to the proclaiming of said state of extreme emergency, may by proclamation declare the state, county, or city, or any specified portion thereof, to be in a state of insurrection and may declare martial law therein.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 4, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-602; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 59, p. 312.

§ 46-603. Active duty — Idaho code of military justice in force — Court-martial

Additional jurisdiction. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, § 6, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-603; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 60, p. 312; am. 1978, ch. 54, § 6, p. 101, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

§ 46-604. Cooperation of militia with civil authorities — Calling out military forces.

When the national guard or the organized militia shall be ordered into the active service of the state during a state of extreme emergency, or for any other cause, the commanding officer of the military personnel shall cooperate with the civil officers to the fullest extent, consistent with the accomplishment of the object, for which the military personnel were called; the civil officials may express to the commander of the military personnel the general or specific object which the civil officials desire to accomplish, but the tactical direction of the military personnel, the kind and extent of force to be used, and the particular means to be employed to accomplish the object specified by the civil officers are left solely to the officers in charge of the military personnel. In case of any breach of the peace, tumult, riot, resistance to process of this state, or a state of extreme emergency, or imminent danger thereof, the sheriff of a county may call for aid upon the commander-in-chief of the national guard.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 87, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-604; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 61, p. 312.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Governor as commander-in-chief, Idaho Const., Art. IV, § 4 and§ 46-110.

§ 46-605. Pay on active duty.

When the national guard or any part thereof is ordered on active duty in the service of the state, the enlisted personnel, the commissioned officers and warrant officers so ordered shall be entitled to the same pay as enlisted personnel, officers and warrant officers of like grade and length of service in the armed forces of the United States and they shall be entitled to the same allowances as enlisted personnel, officers and warrant officers of like grade and length of service in the armed forces of the United States. All payments of pay and allowances under this section shall be made by the adjutant general. No deductions shall be made from the pay of officers or enlisted personnel in active service of the state for dues or other financial obligations imposed by any bylaw, rules or regulations of a civil character. When lodging or meals, or both, cannot be provided by the state, the adjutant general may pay a per diem in addition to the pay and allowances. Nothing in this section shall preclude officers or enlisted personnel in active service of the state from accepting, in lieu of the pay entitlement provided above, greater pay and allowances that may be available from any other government department or agency through cooperative agreement or otherwise.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 71, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-605; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 62, p. 312; am. 1974, ch. 135, § 1, p. 1339; am. 1996, ch. 411, § 1, p. 1372; am. 2003, ch. 70, § 1, p. 236; am. 2014, ch. 55, § 1, p. 133.

STATUTORY NOTES

Amendments.

The 2014 amendment, by ch. 55, in the first sentence, deleted “be entitled to pay of fifty-five dollars ($55.00) per day or shall” preceding “be entitled to the same pay” and deleted “whichever sum is greater” preceding “and they shall be entitled”.

Effective Dates.

Section 2 of S.L. 1996, ch. 411 declared an emergency and provided that the act should be in full force and effect on and after its passage and approval, retroactive to January 1, 1996. Approved March 20, 1996.

§ 46-606. Incapacity as result of active duty

Claims. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised I.C.,§ 46-606, as added by 1927, ch. 261, § 72, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-606; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 63, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 1999, ch. 118, § 1, effective July 1, 1999.

§ 46-607. Pay on active duty — State liable for expenses and claims.

All officers and enlisted personnel of the national guard not in the service of the United States, while on duty or assembled therefor, pursuant to the orders of the governor, or any other civil officer authorized by law to make such demand on the military forces of the state in case of a state of extreme emergency, or threats thereof, or whenever called upon in aid of civil authorities, shall receive the same pay and allowances for such service as that prescribed in section 46-605, Idaho Code; and such compensation and the necessary expenses incurred in quartering, caring for, warning for duty, and transporting and subsisting the military personnel as well as the expense incurred for pay, care and subsistence of officers and enlisted personnel shall be paid by the state.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 73, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-607; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 64, p. 312; am. 1999, ch. 118, § 2, p. 352.

§ 46-608. Pensions for death in active service. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, § 90, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-608; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 65, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 1978, ch. 54, § 7.

§ 46-609. Officers and enlisted personnel on special duty — Compensation and allowances.

Officers and enlisted personnel of the national guard may be ordered upon special duty at the direction of the adjutant general, if with their consent, for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours without the approval of the governor, or at the direction of the governor as commander-in-chief, with or without their consent. They shall receive the pay and allowances provided in section 46-605, Idaho Code, during the time they may continue upon duty under such order.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 32, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-609; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 66, p. 312; am. 1998, ch. 98, § 1, p. 347; am. 2007, ch. 275, § 1, p. 805.

STATUTORY NOTES

Amendments.

The 2007 amendment, by ch. 275, rewrote the section, which formerly read: “Commissioned officers and enlisted personnel of the national guard may be ordered upon special duty at the direction of the governor as commander-in-chief, with or without their consent, and if with their consent, notwithstanding the provisions of sections 46-605 and 46-607, Idaho Code, such duty may be without any pay or allowances, but if without consent, they shall receive the same pay and allowances as prescribed in section 46-605, Idaho Code, during the time they may continue upon duty under such order.”

RESEARCH REFERENCES

A.L.R.

§ 46-610. Military maneuvers and camps

Compensation. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised 1927, ch. 261, § 75, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-610; am. 1957, ch. 174, § 67, p. 312, was repealed by S.L. 2008, ch. 126, § 2.

Chapter 7 ARMORIES AND MILITARY PROPERTY

Sec.

§ 46-701. Expenses of armories and other facilities for national guard.

Armories, stables, storehouses, arsenals, depots, and other agencies and facilities for the use of the national guard shall be built by the state, repairs thereto, and the maintenance, and necessary expenses for heating, lighting, and for water, shall be paid by the state, except that the state pay only such part of such expense for water, heat, or light, as was incurred for military purposes: provided further, that no moneys of the state shall be expended for any of the purposes provided in this section unless the funds be from an appropriation made by the legislature for such specific purpose.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 82, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-701.

§ 46-702. Armory commission

Powers and duties. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, § 83, p. 510; am. 1931, ch. 186, § 8, p. 310; I.C.A.,§ 45-702; am. 1941, ch. 121, § 1, p. 244; am. 1951, ch. 276, § 1, p. 583, was repealed by S.L. 1972, ch. 174, § 1, p. 434.

§ 46-703. Armory boards

Local board of supervisors. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, § 84, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-703, was repealed by S.L. 1951, ch. 276, § 2, p. 583.

§ 46-704. Armory board of control

Powers and duties. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, § 85, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-704, was repealed by S.L. 1951, ch. 276, § 3, p. 583.

§ 46-705. Leases of military property — Approval.

The adjutant general may execute a lease on any building, ground, or target range owned by the state, for a period of not to exceed five (5) years with renewal privileges thereon, at such rate of compensation as the adjutant general shall deem just and reasonable when said buildings, grounds or target ranges are not required for military purposes: provided, that said lease shall not become effective until the governor shall have approved the same: provided further, that any lease or license covering any building, grounds, or target range shall be revocable at the pleasure of the governor, and no action shall accrue against or liability be incurred by the state by reason of the revocation of such lease or license.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 86, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-705; am. 1951, ch. 276, § 4, p. 583.

§ 46-706. Title.

This act may be cited as the “Armory Construction Act.”

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 1, p. 236.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” refers to S.L. 1953, Chapter 147, which is compiled as§§ 46-706 to 46-709 and 46-711 to 46-719. Chapter 52 of S.L. 1955 added what is codified as§§ 46-720 to 46-727 to S.L. 1953, Chapter 147, and the definitions in§ 46-707 seemingly apply to those sections; but those sections are part of the Armory and Emergency Relief Facilities Act, defined in§ 46-727.

§ 46-707. Definitions.

As used in this act:

  1. “Adjutant general” means the adjutant general of the State of Idaho;
  2. “The Federal Act” means Public Law No. 783 of the 81st Congress, (64 Stat. 829-832), entitled “The National Defense Facilities Act.”
  3. “National Guard Bureau” means the National Guard Bureau of the Department of the Army and National Guard Bureau of the Department of the Air Force.
  4. “Idaho Military Facility” means an armory, readiness center, building, storehouse or training facility under the control of the Idaho National Guard and/or Idaho Military Division.
  5. “Idaho National Guard” means the Idaho Army National Guard and the Idaho Air National Guard.
History.

1953, ch. 147, § 2, p. 236; am. 1989, ch. 34, § 1, p. 44; am. 2017, ch. 30, § 1, p. 51.

STATUTORY NOTES

Amendments.

The 2017 amendment, by ch. 30, added subsection (d), redesignated former subsection (d) as subsection (e), and deleted former subsection (e), which read: “Armory’ means a building, storehouse, repository, arsenal, depot or training facility on land owned, leased, licensed or otherwise under the control of the Idaho National Guard”.

Federal References.

Public Law 81-783, referred to in subsection (b), was repealed by Act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 53, 70A Stat. 641. Present comparable provisions may be found at 10 USCS § 18231 et seq.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in the introductory paragraph refers to S.L. 1953, Chapter 147, which is compiled as§§ 46-706 to 46-709 and 46-711 to 46-719. Chapter 52 of S.L. 1955 added what is codified as§§ 46-720 to 46-727 to S.L. 1953, Chapter 147, and the definitions in this section seemingly apply to those sections; but those sections are part of the Armory and Emergency Relief Facilities Act, defined in§ 46-727.

Effective Dates.

Section 2 of S.L. 1989, ch. 34 declared an emergency. Approved March 20, 1989.

§ 46-708. Administration.

The adjutant general is hereby authorized to institute, establish and maintain a program of armory construction. The adjutant general shall constitute the sole agency of the state for the purpose of (1) making an inventory of existing armories, surveying the need for the construction of armories, and developing a program of armory construction as provided in this act, and (2) developing and administering a state plan for the construction of armories as provided in this act. Armory construction shall include construction of new facilities and expansion, rehabilitation or conversion of existing facilities.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 3, p. 236.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in clauses (1) and (2) refers to S.L. 1953, Chapter 147, which is compiled as§§ 46-706 to 46-709 and 46-711 to 46-719.

§ 46-709. General powers and duties.

In carrying out the purposes of this act the adjutant general is authorized and directed:

  1. To require such reports, inspections and investigations, and prescribe such regulations as he deems necessary;
  2. To provide such methods of administration, to appoint and hire such personnel and take such other action as may be necessary to comply with the requirements of the federal act and the regulations thereunder; to furnish progress reports, certificates of completion, and other documents, data, and evidence required by the federal act, or regulations thereunder, and perform such other acts as are necessary to acquire and utilize federal funds from the National Guard Bureau or other appropriate federal agencies for the purpose of this act.
  3. To procure in his discretion the temporary and intermittent services of experts or consultants or organizations thereof, by contract, when such services are to be performed on a part time or fee for services basis and do not involve the performance of administrative duties;
  4. To the extent that he considers desirable to effectuate the purposes of this act, to enter into agreements for the utilization of the facilities and services of other departments of the state, other public or private agencies and institutions, and any county, city, town or village.
  5. To accept on behalf of the state and to deliver to the state treasurer for deposit in the armory construction fund any grant, gift or contribution made to assist in meeting the costs of carrying out the purposes of this act as herein provided; to accept on behalf of the state any grant, gift, bequest or other conveyance of real property made to assist in the carrying out of the purposes of this act.
  6. To make a [an] annual report to the legislature on activities and expenditures pursuant to this act, including recommendations for such additional legislation as the adjutant general considers appropriate to furnish adequate armory facilities for the Idaho National Guard.
History.

1953, ch. 147, § 4, p. 236; am. 1976, ch. 9, § 5, p. 25.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Armory construction fund,§ 46-719.

Federal act,§ 46-707 and notes thereto.

State treasurer,§ 67-1201 et seq.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” throughout the section refers to S.L. 1953, Chapter 147, which is compiled as§§ 46-706 to 46-709 and 46-711 to 46-719.

The bracketed insertion in subsection (f) was added by the compiler to correct a grammatical error in the 1976 amendment of this section.

§ 46-710. Advisory armory board of trustees. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised S.L. 1953, ch. 147, § 5, p. 236, was repealed by S.L. 1972, ch. 174, § 2, p. 434.

§ 46-711. Survey and planning activities.

The adjutant general is authorized and directed to make an inventory of existing armories, to survey the need for the construction of armories, and, on the basis of such inventory and survey, to develop a program for the construction of such armories as will, in conjunction with existing facilities, afford the necessary physical facilities for furnishing adequate armories for the personnel of the Idaho National Guard.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 6, p. 236.

§ 46-712. Construction program.

The construction program shall provide, in accordance with the regulations prescribed under the Federal Act, for adequate armory facilities for the Idaho National Guard and insofar as possible shall provide for their distribution throughout the state in such manner as to best serve the interests of the Idaho National Guard.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 7, p. 236.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Federal act,§ 46-707 and notes thereto.

§ 46-713. Construction, expansion and rehabilitation of armories — Supervision by adjutant general.

The adjutant general is authorized and empowered to provide or secure all plans and specifications for, to let all contracts for, and to have charge of and supervision of the construction, expansion, rehabilitation or conversion of any and all armories as provided in this act, and the powers and duties vested in the adjutant general herein are expressly exempted from the provisions of sections 57-1101 through 57-1107, and section 67-5711, Idaho Code. The adjutant general is also empowered to exercise the authorities set out in section 67-5711B, Idaho Code, with respect to emergencies for armories.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 8, p. 236; am. 1999, ch. 111, § 1, p. 339.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Permanent building fund,§ 57-1101 et seq.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” near the middle of this section refers to S.L. 1953, Chapter 147, which is compiled as§§ 46-706 to 46-709 and 46-711 to 46-719.

§ 46-714. Approval of board of examiners.

Any contract with state matching funds in excess of the threshold amount specified for the requirement for formal bids in section 67-5711, Idaho Code, may not be let by the adjutant general until written approval of the same shall be given by the board of examiners.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 9, p. 236; am. 1999, ch. 109, § 1, p. 337; am. 2017, ch. 28, § 1, p. 50.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

State board of examiners,§ 67-2001 et seq.

Amendments.

The 2017 amendment, by ch. 28, substituted “Any contract with state matching funds” for “No contract” at the beginning and substituted “may not be” for “may be” near the middle.

§ 46-715. Application for federal funds for survey, planning and construction — Expenditure.

The adjutant general is authorized to make application to the National Guard Bureau for federal funds to assist in carrying out the survey, planning and construction activities herein provided. If any such federal funds are delivered to the state for disbursement, such funds shall be delivered to the state treasurer and by him deposited in the armory construction fund hereinafter created. Such funds are hereby appropriated to the adjutant general for expenditure for carrying out the survey, planning and construction activities. Any federal funds received and not expended for such purposes shall be refunded to the treasury of the United States.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 10, p. 236.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Armory construction fund,§ 46-719.

State treasurer,§ 67-1201 et seq.

§ 46-716. State plan.

The adjutant general shall prepare and submit to the National Guard Bureau a state plan which shall include the armory construction program developed under this act and which shall provide for the establishment, administration and operation of armory construction activities in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Act and the regulations thereunder. The adjutant general shall from time to time review the armory construction program and submit to the National Guard Bureau any modification thereof which he may find necessary and may submit to the National Guard Bureau such modification of the state plan, not inconsistent with the requirements of the Federal Act, as he may deem advisable.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 11, p. 236.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Federal act,§ 46-707 and notes thereto.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in the first sentence refers to S.L. 1953, Chapter 147, which is compiled as§§ 46-706 to 46-709 and 46-711 to 46-719.

§ 46-717. Armory use, maintenance and operation.

All armories constructed with the use of federal funds under the provisions of this act shall be the property of the state of Idaho, and the adjutant general shall by regulation prescribe minimum standards for their maintenance, operation, and use. The adjutant general is authorized to permit use of such armories by public and private persons and organizations under such leases or other agreements as he shall deem appropriate, provided such use does not interfere with their use for the administration and training of the Idaho National Guard or conflict with the provisions of the Federal Act and regulations thereunder; provided, that any armory constructed with the use of Federal funds under the provisions of the Armory and Emergency Relief Facilities Act shall be jointly owned by the state of Idaho and the city or village, city or village and county, and county participating thereunder.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 12, p. 236; am. 1955, ch. 52, § 2, p. 73.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Federal act,§ 46-707 and notes thereto.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in the first sentence refers to S.L. 1953, Chapter 147, which is compiled as§§ 46-706 to 46-709 and 46-711 to 46-719.

The Armory and Emergency Relief Facilities Act, referred to near the end of this section, is compiled as§§ 46-720 to 46-727.

Effective Dates.

Section 3 of S.L. 1955, ch. 52 declared an emergency. Approved February 19, 1955.

§ 46-718. Priority of projects.

The state plan shall set forth the relative need for the several projects included in the construction program determined in accordance with regulations prescribed pursuant to the Federal Act and provide for the construction, insofar as financial resources are available therefor and for maintenance and operations make possible, in the order of such relative need.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 13, p. 236.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Federal act,§ 46-707 and notes thereto.

§ 46-719. Armory construction fund. — There is hereby created in the state treasury, a separate fund to be known as the “Armory Construction Fund,” and all such moneys as may hereafter come into said fund are hereby appropriated for armory construction projects and to carry out the purposes and objects of this act. All funds received from the federal government, if such funds are payable directly to the state, and all other funds received from any source to carry out the purposes and objects of this act, shall be delivered to the state treasurer and by him deposited in said “Armory Construction Fund.” All moneys paid into said “Armory Construction Fund,” including federal moneys and state moneys appropriated thereto, shall be used solely for the construction of new armory facilities or the expansion, rehabilitation or conversion of existing facilities as provided in this act, and such moneys shall be paid out upon warrants drawn by the state controller upon presentation of proper vouchers showing the adjutant general’s approval of such disbursements. Any appropriations made to the “Armory Construction Fund” are expressly exempted from the provisions of the Standard Appropriations Act of 1945, sections 67-3601—67-3614, Idaho Code, from the provisions of section 67-3509, Idaho Code, and from the provisions of sections 67-3516

67-3523, Idaho Code.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 14, p. 236; am. 1994, ch. 180, § 87, p. 420.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Standard Appropriations Act of 1945,§ 67-3601 et seq.

State treasurer,§ 67-1201 et seq.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in the first and second sentences refers to S.L. 1953, Chapter 147, which is compiled as§§ 46-706 to 46-709 and 46-711 to 46-719.

Sections 67-3522 and 67-3523, referred to in the spanned reference at the end of this section, “the provisions of sections 67-3516 to 67-3523,” have been repealed and section 67-3520 was repealed in 1995, with a new section 67-3520 enacted in 2003, reflecting different subject matter.

Effective Dates.

Section 16 of S.L. 1953, ch. 147 declared an emergency. Approved March 10, 1953.

Section 241 of S.L. 1994, ch. 180 provided that such act should become effective on and after the first Monday in January, 1995 [January 2, 1995] if the amendment to the Constitution of Idaho changing the name of the state auditor to state controller [1994 S.J.R. No. 109, p. 1493] was adopted at the general election held on November 8, 1994. Since such amendment was adopted, the amendment to this section by § 87 of S.L. 1994, ch. 180 became effective January 2, 1995.

§ 46-720. Agreements necessary to comply with United States statutes for construction of armories authorized.

It is the sense of the legislature that the defense of the country and the general welfare of its people is the joint responsibility of the government of the United States and the several states thereof including the state of Idaho and its cities, villages and counties. In fulfilling this obligation and to promote volunteer organizations and to afford them effectual encouragement, it is necessary for the state of Idaho to provide the national guard with armories for training personnel and housing equipment. The state of Idaho desires to avail itself of the provisions of existing federal statutes, and any statutes that may be enacted hereafter relating to the construction of armories and to provide, in addition to military use, that such armories shall be available for use in event of emergencies or disasters and for community use. To permit cities and villages, cities or villages and counties, and counties to participate with the state of Idaho in the acquisition of armories and sites for armories, and to accomplish the purposes of this act, it is hereby found and declared necessary to authorize cities and villages, cities or villages and counties, and counties to levy taxes, to donate funds and property to the state of Idaho, and to enter into such agreements as may be necessary for the purpose of complying with the statutes of the United States relating to the construction of armories.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 17, as added by 1955, ch. 52, § 1, p. 73.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in the last sentence refers to S.L. 1955, Chapter 52, which is compiled as§§ 46-717 and 46-720 to 46-727.

§ 46-721. Donations from funds of specified government units authorized for construction and maintenance of armories.

Any city or village, city or village and county, and county may acquire, provide, and donate to the state of Idaho funds from its general fund and from its special fund created and established in section 46-722(c)[, Idaho Code], and property, for the construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, and rehabilitation of armories and armory sites as prescribed by the Armory Construction Act (chapter 147 of the Session Laws of 1953).

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 18, as added by 1955, ch. 52, § 1, p. 73.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

The bracketed insertion near the middle of the section was added by the compiler to conform to the statutory citation style.

The Armory Construction Act, referred to at the end of this section, is compiled as§§ 46-706 to 46-719.

The words enclosed in parentheses so appeared in the law as enacted.

§ 46-722. Acquisition of armory sites, agreements for federal assistance, special fund and tax levies authorized.

To accomplish the purpose set forth in this act, the governing body of any city or village, or city or village and county, and the board of county commissioners may:

  1. Purchase, receive by donation, or otherwise acquire, real property for armory sites, and armories, and convey and transfer such sites and armories to the state of Idaho in joint ownership; purchase, receive by donation, lease or otherwise acquire, personal property for use in armories and to transfer the same to the state of Idaho in joint ownership.
  2. Enter into agreements on behalf of the city or village, city or village and county, and county with the adjutant general of the state of Idaho, the Department of Defense and the Departments of Army and Air Force, for the purpose of securing federal funds for the construction, maintenance, repair, alteration and rehabilitation of armories.
  3. Establish a special fund for the purposes of this act, levy a special tax for such purposes, but no levy for the purposes of this act shall exceed two hundredths percent (.02%) of the market value for assessment purposes on all taxable property in such city or village, or city or village and county, and county.
History.

1953, ch. 147, § 19, as added by 1955, ch. 52, § 1, p. 73; am. 1995, ch. 82, § 20, p. 218.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in the introductory paragraph and in subsection (c) refers to S.L. 1955, Chapter 52, which is compiled as§§ 46-717 and 46-720 to 46-727.

§ 46-723. Joint ownership of armory.

Any armory constructed under this act wherein funds have been provided by a city or village, city or village and county, and county shall be jointly owned by the state and the participating city or village, city or village and county, and county; provided the participating city or village, city or village and county, and county contributes ten per cent (10%) or more of the actual construction cost, exclusive of the cost or market value of any real estate concerned.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 20, as added by 1955, ch. 52, § 1, p. 73.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” near the beginning of this section refers to S.L. 1955, Chapter 52, which is compiled as§§ 46-717 and 46-720 to 46-727.

§ 46-724. Armories constructed with use of federal funds regulated by adjutant general — Armory advisory committee.

All armories constructed with the use of federal funds under the provisions of this act shall be under the control of the adjutant general who shall by regulation prescribe minimum standards for their maintenance, operation and use. The adjutant general is authorized to permit the use of such armories by public and private persons and organizations under such leases or other agreements as he shall deem appropriate, provided such use does not interfere with their use for the administration and training of the Idaho National Guard, or conflict with the provisions of the National Defense Facilities Act of 1950 and the regulations thereunder. To assist the adjutant general to accomplish these purposes, the adjutant general may appoint an Armory Advisory Committee, consisting of one (1) representative each from the participating city or village, or city or village and county, and county, one (1) representative from the office of the adjutant general, and one (1) representative from the national guard unit, or units, occupying the armory. The Armory Advisory Committee shall advise and consult with the adjutant general in the use of said armory and shall assist him in the promulgation and adoption of rules and regulations governing the use of said armory by public and private persons and organizations.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 21, as added by 1955, ch. 52, § 1, p. 73.

STATUTORY NOTES

Federal References.

The National Defense Facilities Act of 1950, referred to in this section, was revised by Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 1 and was again revised in 1994 by P.L. 103-337. Present comparable sections may now be found at 10 U.S.C.S. § 18231 et seq.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in the first sentence refers to S.L. 1955, Chapter 52, which is compiled as§§ 46-717 and 46-720 to 46-727.

§ 46-725. Availability of armory for emergency and disaster relief purposes.

When the governor shall declare an emergency within any county which has an armory constructed under the provisions of this act, the governor may declare, subject to the provisions of the National Defense Facilities Act of 1950, that such armory be made available immediately to the board of county commissioners of such county for emergency and disaster relief purposes.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 22, as added by 1955, ch. 52, § 1, p. 73.

STATUTORY NOTES

Federal References.

The National Defense Facilities Act of 1950, referred to in this section, was revised by Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 1 and was again revised in 1994 by P.L. 103-337. Present comparable sections may now be found at 10 U.S.C.S. § 18231 et seq.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in this section refers to S.L. 1955, Chapter 52, which is compiled as§§ 46-717 and 46-720 to 46-727.

§ 46-726. Reversion of armory to specified government units when not required for national guard.

Any jointly owned armory constructed under the provisions of this act and not required for the administration and training of the national guard shall revert to the control of the participating city or village, city or village and county, and county, subject to the provisions of the National Defense Facilities Act of 1950.

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 23, as added by 1955, ch. 52, § 1, p. 73.

STATUTORY NOTES

Federal References.

The National Defense Facilities Act of 1950, referred to in this section, was revised by Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, § 1 and was again revised in 1994 by P.L. 103-337. Present comparable sections may now be found at 10 U.S.C.S. § 18231 et seq.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in this section refers to S.L. 1955, Chapter 52, which is compiled as§§ 46-717 and 46-720 to 46-727.

§ 46-727. Title.

This act shall be known as the “Armory and Emergency Relief Facilities Act.”

History.

1953, ch. 147, § 24, as added by 1955, ch. 52, § 1, p. 73.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in this section refers to S.L. 1955, Chapter 52, which is compiled as§§ 46-717 and 46-720 to 46-727.

Section 25 of S.L. 1953, ch. 147, as added by 1955, ch. 52, § 1 read: “If any provisions of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the provisions of applications of this act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of the act are declared to be severable.”

Effective Dates.

Section 3 of S.L. 1955, ch. 52 declared an emergency. Approved February 19, 1955.

Chapter 8 MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec.

§ 46-801. State flag.

A state flag for the state of Idaho is hereby adopted, the same to be as follows:

A silk flag, blue field, five (5) feet six (6) inches fly, and four (4) feet four (4) inches on pike, bordered with gilt fringe two and one-half (2 ½) inches in width, with state seal of Idaho twenty-one (21) inches in diameter, in colors, in the center of a blue field. The words “State of Idaho” are embroidered in with block letters, two (2) inches in height on a red band three (3) inches in width by twenty-nine (29) inches in length, the band being in gold and placed about eight and one-half (8 ½) inches from the lower border of fringe and parallel with the same.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 12, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-801.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Military organizations not to carry other than national and state flags, Idaho Const., Art. XIV, § 5.

§ 46-802. Unorganized associations prohibited — Parades prohibited — Exceptions.

No body of men, other than the regularly organized national guard, the unorganized militia when called into service of the state, or of the United States, and except such as are regularly recognized and provided for by the laws of the state of Idaho and of the United States, shall associate themselves together as a military company or organization, or parade in public with firearms in any city or town of this state.

No city or town shall raise or appropriate any money toward arming or equipping, uniforming, or in any other way supporting, sustaining or providing drill rooms or armories for any such body of men; but associations wholly composed of soldiers honorably discharged from the service of the United States or members of the orders of Sons of Veterans, or of the Boy Scouts, may parade in public with firearms on Memorial Day or upon the reception of any regiment or companies of soldiers returning from such service, and for the purpose of escort duty at the burial of deceased soldiers; and students in educational institutions where military science is taught as a prescribed part of the course of instruction, may with the consent of the governor, drill and parade with firearms in public, under the superintendence of their teachers. This section shall not be construed to prevent any other organization authorized by law parading with firearms, nor to prevent parades by the national guard of any other state or territory.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 79, p. 510; 1931, ch. 186, § 7, p. 310; I.C.A.,§ 45-802; am. 2002, ch. 146, § 1, p. 419.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Cooperation of militia with civil authorities,§ 46-604.

RESEARCH REFERENCES

ALR.

§ 46-803. Jurisdiction of courts and boards presumed.

The jurisdiction of the courts and board established by this act shall be presumed and the burden of proof shall rest on any person seeking to oust such courts or boards of jurisdiction in any case or proceeding.

History.

1927, ch. 261, § 81, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-803.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in this section refers to S.L. 1927, Chapter 261, which is compiled throughout chapters 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 of this title.

§ 46-804. Military division rules.

The military division shall be authorized to promulgate, implement and enforce rules for the administration of the military division and to implement the requirements of this title. The adjutant general shall be responsible for the enforcement of all rules adopted by the military division. All rulemaking proceedings and hearings of the military division shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-804, as added by 2008, ch. 125, § 1, p. 346.

STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-804, relating to the cost of bonds, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, § 88, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-804; am. 1939, ch. 50, § 5, p. 91; am. 1950 (E.S.), ch. 24, § 7, p. 35, was repealed by S.L. 1978, ch. 54, § 7.

§ 46-805. Youth challenge program.

    1. There is hereby established the Idaho youth challenge program, a multi-phased youth intervention program. The program will provide, among other things, a structured, disciplined residential phase of at least twenty-two (22) weeks focusing on education and practical life skills and a post-residential phase of at least twelve (12) months involving skilled and trained mentors supporting graduates and engaged in positive and durable placement of graduates. The youth challenge program shall be focused on assisting participants in achieving a high school diploma or obtaining a general equivalency diploma (GED) and helping to ensure that participants become productive members of society. (1)(a) There is hereby established the Idaho youth challenge program, a multi-phased youth intervention program. The program will provide, among other things, a structured, disciplined residential phase of at least twenty-two (22) weeks focusing on education and practical life skills and a post-residential phase of at least twelve (12) months involving skilled and trained mentors supporting graduates and engaged in positive and durable placement of graduates. The youth challenge program shall be focused on assisting participants in achieving a high school diploma or obtaining a general equivalency diploma (GED) and helping to ensure that participants become productive members of society.
    2. The program shall be eligible to receive and expend any moneys provided to the program including, but not limited to, private contributions, federal funds and state alternative school funding. In the event that moneys for any fiscal year are inadequate to fund the youth challenge program, the program shall be discontinued. The decision to discontinue the program due to inadequate funding shall be made by the legislature and the governor in a joint letter provided to the adjutant general and signed by the governor, the president pro tempore of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives.
  1. The youth challenge program shall be administered by the state adjutant general in conjunction with:
    1. The board of trustees of an appropriate school district of this state; or
    2. A governing board, the members of which shall be appointed by the governor. The size of such governing board and qualifications and terms of board members shall be provided for in rule authorized by this section.
  2. The program and all program participants shall be governed by all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines including, but not limited to, 32 U.S.C. section 509.
    1. In order to be eligible to participate in the program, applicants shall meet the criteria established by the adjutant general in administrative rule. (4)(a) In order to be eligible to participate in the program, applicants shall meet the criteria established by the adjutant general in administrative rule.
    2. Applicants shall be selected for the program by the youth challenge program board of admissions. Such board shall be appointed by the adjutant general. Qualifications for board membership, length of board terms, size of the board and other necessary provisions shall be established by the adjutant general in administrative rule.
  3. The adjutant general is authorized to enter into contracts and to promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this section.
  4. The school district where the youth challenge program is located may take steps to have the youth challenge program be considered and designated as an alternative school.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-805, as added by 2011, ch. 322, § 1, p. 938; am. 2012, ch. 234, § 1, p. 651; am. 2015, ch. 302, § 4, p. 1182.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Adjutant general,§ 46-111.

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-805, Attorney general as legal advisory of adjutant general, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, § 89, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-805; am. 1972, ch. 174, § 3, p. 434, was repealed by S.L. 1975, ch. 147, § 3, p. 339.

Amendments.

The 2012 amendment, by ch. 234, inserted “federal funds and state alternative secondary school funding” in paragraph (1)(b) and rewrote subsection (6), which formerly read: “The provisions of this section shall be null and void and of no force and effect on and after July 1, 2014.”

The 2015 amendment, by ch. 302, deleted “secondary” preceding “school” in the first sentence of paragraph (1)(b) and near the end of subsection (6).

Compiler’s Notes.

The abbreviation enclosed in parentheses so appeared in the law as enacted.

Section 2 of S.L. 2011, ch. 322, as amended by S.L. 2012, Chapter 234, provided “The provisions of this act shall be null, void and of no force and effect on and after July 1, 2015.” However, S.L. 2015, Chapter 22 repealed S.L. 2011, ch. 322, § 2 and S.L. 2012, chapter 234, § 2, effective July 1, 2015.

Effective Dates.

Section 2 of S.L. 2011, ch. 322 declares and emergency. Approved April 13, 2011.

Section 5 of S.L. 2015, ch. 302 provided that the act should take effect on and after July 1, 2016.

§ 46-806. Military division support fund.

  1. There is hereby created in the state treasury the military division support fund. Moneys in the fund shall be invested as provided in section 67-1210, Idaho Code, and interest earned on investment of idle moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund shall be continually appropriated.
  2. The adjutant general, or his designee, is hereby authorized to also accept by devise, gift or otherwise and hold as trustee, for the benefit and use of the military division or any part thereof, any property, real or personal. The adjutant general, or his designee, shall be empowered to collect, receive and recover the rents, incomes and issues from the property; and to sell, divest, exchange or transact such property at fair market value; and to otherwise expend fund assets as provided by the terms of the devise or gift, or if not so provided, to expend them for the benefit and use of the military division.
  3. The board of examiners shall have oversight of this fund. The adjutant general shall provide a public annual report, due on the first day of July each year, to the board of examiners disclosing the financial status of the fund, listing all new gifts, bequests, donations and contributions during the prior year as well as all sales or disposals of properties or assets from the fund and every disbursement or other use of the fund.
    1. The board of examiners shall approve all gifts of real property before acceptance by the adjutant general.
    2. The board of examiners shall approve all gifts valued at two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) or more before acceptance by the adjutant general.
    3. The adjutant general may, on his or her own initiative, request review and approval by the board of examiners for any other gift prior to acceptance.
  4. The adjutant general may assign military division employees to manage the operation of the fund; and the adjutant general shall request the office of the attorney general to prepare any legal documents required under the provisions of this section.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-806, as added by 2012, ch. 23, § 1, p. 77.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Adjutant general,§ 46-111.

Attorney general,§ 67-1401 et seq.

Board of examiners,§ 67-2001 et seq.

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-806, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, § 91, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-806, was repealed by S.L. 1950 (E.S.), ch. 24, § 8, p. 39.

§ 46-807. Adjutant general’s contingent fund — Appropriation

Allowance and payment of claims. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 261, § 92, p. 510; I.C.A.,§ 45-807, was repealed by S.L. 1950 (E.S.), ch. 24, § 8, p. 39.

Chapter 9 IDAHO NATIONAL GUARD TRUST FUND

Sec.

§ 46-901 — 46-903. National guard trust fund. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

These sections, which comprised S.L. 1927, ch. 76, §§ 1 to 3, p. 95; I.C.A.,§§ 46-901 to 46-903, were repealed by S. L. 1972, ch. 174, § 4, p. 434 and S.L. 1975, ch. 147, § 2, p. 339.

Chapter 10 STATE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ACT

Sec.

§ 46-1001. Short title.

This act shall be cited as the “Idaho Disaster Preparedness Act of 1975, amended by the Idaho Homeland Security Act of 2004.”

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1001 as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 2004, ch. 58, § 3, p. 268.

STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Laws.

Former§§ 46-1001 to 46-1012, which comprised S.L. 1955, ch. 269, §§ 1 to 8, p. 653; I.C.,§§ 46-1010 to 46-1012 as added by 1963, ch. 302, §§ 1 to 3, p. 791; am. 1971, ch. 155, §§ 1 to 3, p. 758; am. 1974, ch. 22, §§ 12 to 16, p. 592, were repealed by S.L. 1975, ch. 212, § 1, p. 854 and the present material on the same subject substituted therefor.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” refers to S.L. 1975, ch. 212, which is compiled as§§ 46-1001 to 46-1005 and 46-1006 to 46-1017, as amended by S.L. 2004, Chapter 58, which is compiled as§ 39-7103, 39-7104, 46-1001 to 46-1004, 46-1006, 46-1008, 46-1013, 46-1017, and 46-1025. Probably, the reference should read “this chapter,” being chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code.

CASE NOTES

Cited

Union Pac. R.R. v. Idaho, 654 F. Supp. 1236 (D. Idaho 1987).

§ 46-1002. Definitions.

As used in this act:

  1. “Adjutant general” means the administrative head of the military division of the office of the governor.
  2. “Disaster” means occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or man-made cause, including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, windstorm, wave action, volcanic activity, explosion, riot, or hostile military or paramilitary action and including acts of terrorism.
  3. “Emergency” means occurrence or imminent threat of a disaster or condition threatening life or property that requires state emergency assistance to supplement local efforts to save lives and protect property or to avert or lessen the threat of a disaster.
  4. “Political subdivision” means any county, city, district, or other unit of state or local government.
  5. “Militia” means all members of the Idaho army and air national guard in the service of the state.
  6. “Office” means the Idaho office of emergency management within the military division.
  7. “Search and rescue” means the employment, coordination, and utilization of available resources and personnel in locating, relieving distress and preserving life of, and removing survivors from the site of a disaster, emergency or hazard to a place of safety in case of lost, stranded, entrapped, or injured persons.
  8. “Disaster emergency account” means the account created under this act for the purpose of paying obligations and expenses incurred by the state of Idaho during a declared state of disaster emergency.
  9. “Bureau of hazardous materials” means the former bureau of hazardous materials, which is now a part of the Idaho office of emergency management in the military division of the office of the governor.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1002, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 1981, ch. 320, § 1, p. 666; am. 1997, ch. 121, § 10, p. 357; am. 2004, ch. 58, § 4, p. 268; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 6, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Adjutant general,§ 46-111.

Disaster emergency account,§ 46-1005A.

Idaho office of emergency management,§ 46-1004.

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1002 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1001.

Amendments.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, deleted former subsection (1), which read: “’Bureau’ means the bureau of homeland security, military division of the office of the governor”; redesignated former subsections (2) through (6) as present subsections (1) through (5); added present subsection (6); and substituted “Idaho office of emergency management” for “bureau of homeland security” in subsection (9).

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in the introductory paragraph refers to S.L. 1975, Chapter 212, which is compiled as§§ 46-1001 to 46-1005 and 46-1006 to 46-1017, as amended by S.L. 2004, Chapter 58, which is compiled as§ 39-7103, 39-7104, 46-1001 to 46-1004, 46-1006, 46-1008, 46-1013, 46-1017, and 46-1025. Probably, the reference should read “this chapter,” being chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code.

The term “this act” in subsection (8) refers to S.L. 1981, Chapter 320, which is compiled as§§ 46-1002, 46-1003, 46-1005A, and 46-1008. Probably, this reference should be to “this chapter,” being chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code.

§ 46-1003. Policy and purposes.

It is the policy of this state to plan and prepare for disasters and emergencies resulting from natural or man-made causes, enemy attack, terrorism, sabotage or other hostile action, and to implement this policy, it is found necessary:

  1. To create an Idaho office of emergency management, to authorize the creation of local organizations for disaster preparedness in the political subdivisions of the state, and to authorize the state and political subdivisions to execute agreements and to cooperate with the federal government and the governments of other states.
  2. To prevent and reduce damage, injury, and loss of life and property resulting from natural or man-made catastrophes, riots, or hostile military or paramilitary action.
  3. To prepare assistance for prompt and efficient search, rescue, care, and treatment of persons injured, victimized or threatened by disaster.
  4. To provide for rapid and orderly restoration and rehabilitation of persons and property affected by disasters.
  5. To prescribe the roles of the governor, state agencies, and local governments in prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from disasters.
  6. To authorize and encourage cooperation in disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
  7. To provide for coordination of activities relating to disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery by all state agencies, political subdivisions, and interstate, federal-state and Canadian activities in which the state and its political subdivisions may participate.
  8. To provide a disaster management system embodying all aspects of predisaster preparedness and postdisaster response.
  9. To provide for the payment of obligations and expenses incurred by the state of Idaho through the Idaho office of emergency management during a declared state of disaster emergency.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1003, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 1981, ch. 320, § 2, p. 666; am. 2004, ch. 58, § 5, p. 268; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 7, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1003 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1001.

Amendments.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, substituted “Idaho office of emergency management” for “bureau of homeland security” in subsections (1) and (9).

OPINIONS OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

Emergency Plan.

The responsibilities and authorities of the county commissioners to the citizens of an incorporated municipality in times of a disaster emergency are defined in the intergovernmental disaster emergency plan, if any, agreed to by the city. Idaho Const., Art. XII, § 2, prohibits the county from unilaterally imposing its plan on an incorporated city.OAG 89-9.

City Participation.

Although§ 46-1009 requires the counties to prepare a disaster emergency plan, there is no comparable statute explicitly requiring the cities to participate. Thus, unlike counties, cities are not required to plan for disaster emergencies. Once a disaster emergency occurs within the city’s limits, however, the city government has the responsibility to handle the situation.OAG 89-9.

Plans voluntarily entered into among the various political subdivisions are valid under the Idaho Disaster Preparedness Act of 1975. Because the cities voluntarily ratify the disaster emergency plans, Idaho Const., Art. XII, § 2 is not violated.OAG 89-9.

§ 46-1004. Idaho office of emergency management created.

Within the military division of the office of governor, an Idaho office of emergency management is established.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1004 as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 2004, ch. 58, § 6, p. 268; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 8, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1004 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1001.

Amendments.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, substituted “Idaho office of emergency management” for “bureau of homeland security” in the section heading and in the text of the section.

§ 46-1005. Coordinating officer — Selection.

The office may be headed by the adjutant general as chief of the military division, or by a coordinating officer selected by the adjutant general with the concurrence of the governor. If the adjutant general serves as chief of the office, he or she shall receive no additional compensation.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1005, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 9, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Adjutant general,§ 46-111.

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1005 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1001.

Amendments.
Chief of bureau — Appointment — Compensation

§ 46-1005A. Disaster emergency account.

  1. There is hereby created and established in the state treasury a separate account to be known as the disaster emergency account which account shall be administered by the governor or his designee. The account shall only be used to pay obligations and expenses incurred by the state of Idaho during a declared state of disaster emergency.
  2. In order to pay said obligations and expenses in coping with a declared state of disaster emergency the governor shall expend state money as follows:
    1. The governor shall use any moneys available in the disaster emergency account.
    2. In the event the disaster emergency account is inadequate to satisfy said obligations and expenses, the governor is empowered to direct, by executive order, the state controller to transfer moneys from the general account [general fund], created pursuant to section 67-1205, Idaho Code, to the disaster emergency account, provided that in the governor’s judgment sufficient general account moneys will be available to support the full general account appropriations for the current fiscal year.
    3. In addition to any purpose for which they have previously been created, all funds excluding constitutionally created funds, or funds limited in their application by the constitution of the state of Idaho, are hereby expressly declared to be appropriated for the purpose of effectuating the purposes of this act. If the moneys made available in paragraphs (a) and (b) above are inadequate to meet the above mentioned obligations and expenses, the governor is empowered to direct the state controller, by executive order, to transfer to the disaster emergency account moneys from any eligible account in order to pay said obligations and expenses; provided, that in the governor’s judgment, the moneys transferred are not required to support the current year’s appropriation of the affected accounts.
    4. In the event that restitution is made to the state from nonstate sources to reimburse the state for costs incurred in responding to a state of disaster emergency, the governor may use funds from the restitution to reimburse accounts from which funds were drawn to pay for the state’s response to the emergency.
  3. In addition to any other purpose for which they might have been appropriated, all moneys made available by this act to be used in the event of a disaster emergency are hereby perpetually appropriated for the purpose set forth in this section according to the limitations established by this section and the constitution of the state of Idaho. In no event may the revenues made available by section 46-1005A (2)(b) and (c), Idaho Code, for any and all emergency purposes exceed, during any fiscal year, one percent (1%) of the annual appropriation of general account [general fund] moneys for that fiscal year.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1005A, as added by 1981, ch. 320, § 3, p. 666; am. 1988, ch. 279, § 1, p. 910; am. 1994, ch. 180, § 88, p. 420.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

State controller,§ 67-1001 et seq.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in paragraph (2)(c) and subsection (3) refers to S.L. 1981, Chapter 320, which is compiled as§§ 46-1002, 46-1003, 46-1005A and 46-1008.

The bracketed insertions in paragraph (2)(b) and in subsection (3) were added by the compiler to correct the name of the referenced fund. See§ 67-1205.

Effective Dates.

Section 241 of S.L. 1994, ch. 180 provided that such act should become effective on and after the first Monday in January, 1995 [January 2, 1995] if the amendment to the Constitution of Idaho changing the name of the state auditor to state controller [1994 S.J.R. No. 109, p. 1493] was adopted at the general election held on November 8, 1994. Since such amendment was adopted, the amendment to this section by § 88 of S.L. 1994, ch. 180 became effective January 2, 1995.

§ 46-1006. Powers and duties of chief and office.

  1. In all matters of disaster services, the adjutant general shall represent the governor and shall, on behalf of the governor, coordinate the activities of all of the state agencies in disaster services. The office shall have a coordinating officer and other professional, technical, secretarial and clerical employees necessary for the performance of its functions.
  2. The office shall prepare, maintain and update a state disaster plan based on the principle of self-help at each level of government. The plan may provide for:
    1. Prevention and minimization of injury and damage caused by disaster;
    2. Prompt and effective response to disaster;
    3. Emergency relief;
    4. Identification of areas particularly vulnerable to disasters;
    5. Assistance to local officials in designing local emergency action plans;
    6. Authorization and procedures for the erection or other construction of temporary works designed to protect against or mitigate danger, damage, or loss from disaster;
    7. Preparation and distribution to the appropriate state and local officials of catalogs of federal, state and private assistance programs;
    8. Assistance to local officials in designing plans for search, rescue, and recovery of persons lost, entrapped, victimized, or threatened by disaster;
    9. Organization of manpower and chains of command;
    10. Coordination of federal, state, and local disaster activities;
    11. Coordination of the state disaster plan with the disaster plans of the federal government.
  3. The office shall participate in the development and revision of local and intergovernmental disaster plans. To this end, it may employ or otherwise secure the services of professional and technical personnel to provide expert assistance to political subdivisions, their disaster agencies, and intergovernmental planning and disaster agencies. This personnel shall consult with subdivisions and agencies and shall make field examinations of the areas, circumstances, and conditions to which particular local and intergovernmental disaster plans are intended to apply.
  4. In preparing and maintaining the state disaster plan, the office shall seek the advice and assistance of local government, business, labor, industry, agriculture, civic, and volunteer organizations and community leaders. In advising local and intergovernmental agencies, the office shall encourage them also to seek advice from these sources.
  5. The state disaster plan or any part thereof may be incorporated in rules of the office promulgated subject to chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code.
  6. The office shall:
    1. Promulgate standards and criteria for local and intergovernmental disaster plans;
    2. Periodically review local and intergovernmental disaster plans;
    3. Assist political subdivisions, their disaster agencies, and intergovernmental disaster agencies to establish and operate training programs and programs of public information;
    4. Plan and make arrangements for the availability and use of any private facilities, services, and property and, if necessary and if in fact used, provide for payment for use under terms and conditions agreed upon;
    5. Prepare executive orders and proclamations for issuance by the governor, as necessary or appropriate in coping with disasters;
    6. Cooperate with the federal government and any public or private agency or entity in achieving any purpose of this act and in implementing programs for disaster prevention, preparation, response, and recovery;
    7. Maintain a register of search and rescue organizations, units, teams, or individuals operating within the state;
    8. Assist search and rescue units to accomplish standards for equipment, training and proficiency;
    9. Coordinate search and rescue of lost aircraft and airmen pursuant to section 21-114, Idaho Code, with aerial search operations coordinated by the Idaho transportation department, division of aeronautics;
    10. In addition to disaster prevention measures as included in the state, local, and intergovernmental disaster plans, the office shall consider on a continuing basis steps that could be taken to prevent or reduce the harmful consequences of disasters. The governor from time to time may make recommendations to the legislature, local governments and other appropriate public and private entities as may facilitate measures for prevention or reduction of the harmful consequences of disasters; and
    11. Not limit the powers and duties of the department of transportation, division of aeronautics, as provided by sections 21-114 and 21-118, Idaho Code.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1006, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 2004, ch. 58, § 7, p. 268; am. 2005, ch. 27, § 2, p. 133; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 10, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1006 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1001.

Amendments.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, substituted “office” for “bureau” in the section heading and throughout the section.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in paragraph (6)(f) refers to S.L. 1975, Chapter 212, which is compiled as§§ 46-1001 to 46-1005 and 46-1006 to 46-1017, as amended by S.L. 2004, Chapter 58, which is compiled as§ 39-7103, 39-7104, 46-1001 to 46-1004, 46-1006, 46-1008, 46-1013, 46-1017, and 46-1025. Probably, the reference should read “this chapter,” being chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code.

OPINIONS OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

City’s Responsibilities.

The legislative mandate of the bureau of disaster services [now office of emergency management] is to oversee and coordinate, not to impose its plans on a city. The responsibility for planning for disaster emergencies within the municipal boundaries lies with the city.OAG 89-9.

§ 46-1007. Limitations.

Nothing in this act shall be construed to:

  1. Interfere with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except that actions otherwise authorized by this act or other laws may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health or safety;
  2. Interfere with dissemination of news or comment on public affairs;
  3. Affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of police forces, fire fighting forces, local emergency medical service (EMS) agencies licensed by the state department of health and welfare EMS bureau, units of the armed forces of the United States, or of any personnel thereof, when on active duty; but state, local, and intergovernmental disaster emergency plans shall place reliance upon the forces available for performance of functions related to disaster emergencies; or
  4. Limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the governor to proclaim martial law or exercise any other powers vested in him under the constitution or statutes of this state independent of or in conjunction with any provisions of this act.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1007, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 2004, ch. 373, § 1, p. 1114.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

EMS bureau,§ 56-1011 et seq.

Proclamation of martial law,§ 46-602.

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1007 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1001.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” throughout this section refers to S.L. 1975, Chapter 212, which is compiled as§§ 46-1001 to 46-1005 and 46-1006 to 46-1017, as amended by S.L. 2004, Chapter 58, which is compiled as§ 39-7103, 39-7104, 46-1001 to 46-1004, 46-1006, 46-1008, 46-1013, 46-1017, and 46-1025. Probably, the reference should read “this chapter,” being chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code.

The abbreviation enclosed in parentheses so appeared in the law as enacted.

§ 46-1008. The governor and disaster emergencies.

  1. Under this act, the governor may issue executive orders, proclamations and amend or rescind them. Executive orders and proclamations have the force and effect of law.
  2. A disaster emergency shall be declared by executive order or proclamation of the governor if he finds a disaster has occurred or that the occurrence or the threat thereof is imminent. The state of disaster emergency shall continue until the governor finds that the threat or danger has passed, or the disaster has been dealt with to the extent that emergency conditions no longer exist, and when either or both of these events occur, the governor shall terminate the state of disaster emergency by executive order or proclamation; provided, however, that no state of disaster emergency may continue for longer than thirty (30) days unless the governor finds that it should be continued for another thirty (30) days or any part thereof. The legislature by concurrent resolution may terminate a state of disaster emergency at any time. Thereupon, the governor shall issue an executive order or proclamation ending the state of disaster emergency. All executive orders or proclamations issued under this subsection shall indicate the nature of the disaster, the area or areas threatened, the area subject to the proclamation, and the conditions which are causing the disaster. An executive order or proclamation shall be disseminated promptly by means calculated to bring its contents to the attention of the general public and unless the circumstances attendant upon the disaster prevent or impede, be promptly filed with the Idaho office of emergency management, the office of the secretary of state and the office of the recorder of each county where the state of disaster emergency applies.
  3. An executive order or proclamation of a state of disaster emergency shall activate the disaster response and recovery aspects of the state, local and intergovernmental disaster emergency plans applicable to the political subdivision or area in question and be authority for the deployment and use of any forces to which the plan or plans apply and for use or distribution of any supplies, equipment, and materials and facilities assembled, stockpiled, or arranged to be made available pursuant to this act or any other provision of law relating to disaster emergencies.
  4. During the continuance of any state of disaster emergency, the governor is commander-in-chief of the militia and may assume command of all other forces available for emergency duty. To the greatest extent practicable, the governor shall delegate or assign command authority by prior arrangement embodied in appropriate executive orders or regulations, but nothing herein restricts his authority to do so by orders issued at the time of the disaster emergency.
  5. In addition to any other powers conferred upon the governor by law, he may:
    1. Suspend the provisions of any regulations prescribing the procedures for conduct of public business that would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency;
    2. Utilize all resources of the state, including, but not limited to, those sums in the disaster emergency account as he shall deem necessary to pay obligations and expenses incurred during a declared state of disaster emergency;
    3. Transfer the direction, personnel, or functions of state departments and agencies or units thereof for the purpose of performing or facilitating emergency services;
    4. Subject to any applicable requirements for compensation under section 46-1012, Idaho Code, commandeer or utilize any private property, real or personal, if he finds this necessary to cope with the disaster emergency;
    5. Direct and compel the evacuation of all or part of the population from any stricken or threatened area within the state if he deems this action necessary for the preservation of life or other disaster mitigation, response, or recovery;
    6. Prescribe routes, modes of transportation, and destinations in connection with evacuation;
    7. Control ingress and egress to and from a disaster area, the movement of persons within the area, and the occupancy of premises therein;
    8. Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing or transportation of alcoholic beverages, explosives, and combustibles;
    9. Make provision for the availability and use of temporary emergency housing.
  6. Whenever an emergency or a disaster has been declared to exist in Idaho by the president under the provisions of the disaster relief act of 1974 (public law 93-288, 42 U.S.C. 5121), as amended, the governor may:
    1. Enter into agreements with the federal government for the sharing of disaster recovery expenses involving public facilities;
    2. Require as a condition of state assistance that a local taxing district be responsible for paying forty percent (40%) of the nonfederal share of costs incurred by the local taxing district that have been determined to be eligible for reimbursement by the federal government, provided that the total local share of eligible costs for a taxing district shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the taxing district’s tax charges authorized by section 63-802, Idaho Code;
    3. Obligate the state to pay the balance of the nonfederal share of eligible costs within local taxing entities qualifying for federal assistance; and
    4. Enter into agreements with the federal government for the sharing of disaster assistance expenses to include individual and family grant programs.
  7. During the continuance of any state of disaster emergency, neither the governor nor any agency of any governmental entity or political subdivision of the state shall impose restrictions on the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, storage, display or use of firearms or ammunition.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1008, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 1981, ch. 89, § 1, p. 123; am. 1981, ch. 320, § 4, p. 666; am. 1984, ch. 4, § 1, p. 7; am. 1996, ch. 208, § 11, p. ; am. 1996, ch. 322, § 45, p. 1029; am. 1997, ch. 117, § 7, p. 298; am. 2004, ch. 58, § 8, p. 268; am. 2006, ch. 264, § 1, p. 818; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 11, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Authority of governor during state of extreme emergency,§ 46-601.

Idaho office of emergency management,§ 46-1004.

Disaster emergency account,§ 46-1005A.

Secretary of state,§ 67-901 et seq.

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1008 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1001.

Amendments.

The 2006 amendment, by ch. 264, in subsection (5)(h), deleted “firearms” preceding “explosives”; and added subsection (7).

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, substituted “Idaho office of emergency management” for “bureau of homeland security” near the end of subsection (2).

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in subsections (1) and (3) refer to S.L. 1975, Chapter 212, which is compiled as§§ 46-1001 to 46-1005 and 46-1006 to 46-1017, as amended by S.L. 2004, Chapter 58, which is compiled as§ 39-7103, 39-7104, 46-1001 to 46-1004, 46-1006, 46-1008, 46-1013, 46-1017, and 46-1025. Probably, the reference should read “this chapter,” being chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code.

The reference enclosed in parentheses so appeared in the law as enacted.

Effective Dates.

Section 2 of S.L. 1981, ch. 89 declared an emergency. Approved March 23, 1981.

Section 5 of S.L. 1981, ch. 320 declared an emergency. Approved April 7, 1981.

Section 2 of S.L. 1984, ch. 4 declared an emergency. Approved February 21, 1984.

Section 22 of S.L. 1996, ch. 208 declared an emergency and provided that this section should be in effect July 1, 1996. Approved March 12, 1996.

Section 42 of S.L. 1997, ch. 117 declared an emergency and provided that §§ 1 to 40 should be in full force and effect retroactive to January 1, 1997. Approved March 15, 1997.

CASE NOTES

Cited

Inama v. Boise County, 138 Idaho 324, 63 P.3d 450 (2003).

§ 46-1009. Local and intergovernmental disaster agencies and services.

  1. Each county within this state shall be within the jurisdiction of and served by the office and by a county or intergovernmental agency responsible for disaster preparedness and coordination of response.
  2. Each county shall maintain a disaster agency or participate in an intergovernmental disaster agency which, except as otherwise provided under this act, has jurisdiction over and serves the entire county, or shall have a liaison officer appointed by the county commissioners designated to facilitate the cooperation and protection of that subdivision in the work of disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
  3. The chairman of the board of county commissioners of each county in the state shall notify the office of the manner in which the county is providing or securing disaster planning and emergency services. The chairman shall identify the person who heads the agency or acts in the capacity of liaison from which the service is obtained, and furnish additional information relating thereto as the office requires.
  4. Each county and/or intergovernmental agency shall prepare and keep current a local or intergovernmental disaster emergency plan for its area.
  5. The county or intergovernmental disaster agency, as the case may be, shall prepare and distribute to all appropriate officials in written form a clear and complete statement of the emergency responsibilities of all local agencies and officials and of the disaster chain of command.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1009, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 2003, ch. 132, § 1, p. 385; am. 2004, ch. 373, § 2, p. 1114; am. 2005, ch. 27, § 3, p. 133; am. 2008, ch. 39, § 1, p. 93; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 12, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1009 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1001.

Amendments.

The 2008 amendment, by ch. 39, deleted subsections (6) through (10), which pertained to duties of the sheriff, search and rescue operations, and rescue of injured or entrapped persons, respectively.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, substituted “office” for “bureau” throughout the section.

Compiler’s Notes.
Effective Dates.

The term “this act” in subsection (2) refers to S.L. 1975, Chapter 212, which is compiled as§§ 46-1001 to 46-1005 and 46-1006 to 46-1017, as amended by S.L. 2004, Chapter 58, which is compiled as§ 39-7103, 39-7104, 46-1001 to 46-1004, 46-1006, 46-1008, 46-1013, 46-1017, and 46-1025. Probably, the reference should read “this chapter,” being chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code. Effective Dates.

Section 2 of S.L. 2003, ch. 132 declared an emergency. Approved March 27, 2003.

OPINIONS OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

Emergency Plan.

The responsibilities and authorities of the county commissioners to the citizens of an incorporated municipality in times of a disaster emergency are defined in the intergovernmental disaster emergency plan, if any, agreed to by the city. Idaho Const., Art. XII, § 2, prohibits the county from unilaterally imposing its plan on an incorporated city.OAG 89-9.

City Participation.

Although this section requires the counties to prepare a disaster emergency plan, there is no comparable statute explicitly requiring the cities to participate. Thus, unlike counties, cities are not required to plan for disaster emergencies. Once a disaster emergency occurs within the city’s limits, however, the city government has the responsibility to handle the situation.OAG 89-9.

Idaho Const., Art. XII, § 2, prohibits the sheriff or any other county official from interfering with a municipality. Therefore, the county commissioners and sheriff may not constitutionally take over the duties of the municipality in the event of a disaster emergency.OAG 89-9. (See 2008 amendment).

The Idaho Disaster Preparedness Act of 1975 only “encourages” the cities to plan for disaster emergencies; the legislature does not require the cities to plan.OAG 89-9.

The cities have the ultimate authority to plan for disaster emergencies. Although not statutorily required to plan for disaster emergencies, cities are strongly urged to do so in order to minimize the risk of injury to their citizens.OAG 89-9.

§ 46-1010. Intergovernmental arrangements.

  1. The governor may enter into interstate emergency or disaster service compacts with any state if he finds that joint action with the state is desirable in meeting common intergovernmental problems of emergency or disaster planning, prevention, response, and recovery.
  2. Nothing in subsection (1) hereof shall be construed to limit previous or future entry into the interstate civil defense and disaster compact of this state with other states.
  3. If any person holds a license, certificate, or other permit issued by any state or political subdivision thereof evidencing the meeting of qualifications for professional, mechanical, or other skills, the person may render aid involving that skill in this state to meet an emergency or disaster proclaimed by the governor, and this state shall give due recognition to the license, certificate, or other permit.
  4. All interstate mutual aid compacts and other interstate agreements dealing with disaster and emergency services shall be reviewed and updated at intervals not to exceed four (4) years.
  5. When considered of mutual benefit, the governor may, subject to limitations of law, enter into intergovernmental arrangements with neighboring provinces of Canada for the purpose of exchanging disaster and emergency services.
  6. Pursuant to an interstate agreement, personnel working for the state, its political subdivisions, municipal or public corporations, and other public agencies, may work outside the state to aid in disaster and emergency relief work; or equipment belonging to the state, its political subdivisions, municipal or public corporations, and other public agencies may be used outside the state to aid in disaster and emergency relief work. When state or local highway equipment or personnel are used in disaster relief work outside the state, arrangements shall be made, as necessary, to reimburse the state, its political subdivisions, municipal or public corporations, and other public agencies, for such work or equipment to comply with section 17, article 7 of the Idaho constitution, which provides that gasoline taxes and motor vehicle funds shall be used exclusively for the public highways of the state.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1010, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 1986, ch. 107, § 1, p. 294.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Emergency management assistance compact,§ 46-1018A.

Interstate mutual aid compact,§ 46-1018.

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1010 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1001.

OPINIONS OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
City Participation.

The Idaho Disaster Preparedness Act of 1975 only “encourages” the cities to plan for disaster emergencies; the legislature does not require the cities to plan.OAG 89-9.

The cities have the ultimate authority to plan for disaster emergencies. Although not statutorily required to plan for disaster emergencies, cities are strongly urged to do so in order to minimize the risk of injury to their citizens.OAG 89-9.

§ 46-1011. Local disaster emergencies.

  1. A local disaster emergency may be declared only by a mayor or chairman of the county commissioners within their respective political subdivisions. It shall not be continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven (7) days except by or with the consent of the governing board of the political subdivision. Any order or proclamation declaring, continuing, or terminating a local disaster emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the local county recorder.
  2. The effect of a declaration of a local disaster emergency is to activate the response and recovery aspects of any and all applicable local or intergovernmental disaster emergency plans and to authorize the furnishing of aid and assistance thereunder.
  3. No intergovernmental agency or official thereof may declare a local disaster emergency, unless expressly authorized by the agreement pursuant to which the agency functions. However, an intergovernmental disaster agency shall provide aid and services in accordance with the agreement pursuant to which it functions.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1011, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Availability of armory for emergency and disaster relief,§ 46-725.

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1011 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1001.

CASE NOTES

Cited

Union Pac. R.R. v. Idaho, 654 F. Supp. 1236 (D. Idaho 1987); Inama v. Boise County, 138 Idaho 324, 63 P.3d 450 (2003).

OPINIONS OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

Emergency Plan.

The responsibilities and authorities of the county commissioners to the citizens of an incorporated municipality in times of a disaster emergency are defined in the intergovernmental disaster emergency plan, if any, agreed to by the city. Idaho Const., Art. XII, § 2, prohibits the county from unilaterally imposing its plan on an incorporated city.OAG 89-9.

City Participation.

Although§ 46-1009 requires the counties to prepare a disaster emergency plan, there is no comparable statute explicitly requiring the cities to participate. Thus, unlike counties, cities are not required to plan for disaster emergencies. Once a disaster emergency occurs within the city’s limits, however, the city government has the responsibility to handle the situation.OAG 89-9.

The Idaho Disaster Preparedness Act of 1975 only “encourages” the cities to plan for disaster emergencies; the legislature does not require the cities to plan.OAG 89-9.

The cities have the ultimate authority to plan for disaster emergencies. Although not statutorily required to plan for disaster emergencies, cities are strongly urged to do so in order to minimize the risk of injury to their citizens.OAG 89-9.

§ 46-1012. Compensation.

  1. Each person within this state shall conduct himself and keep and manage his affairs and property in ways that will reasonably assist and will not unreasonably detract from the ability of the state, other political subdivisions, and the public to successfully meet disaster emergencies. This obligation includes appropriate personal service and use or restriction on the use of property in time of disaster emergency. This act neither increases nor decreases these obligations but recognizes their existence under the constitution and statutes of this state. Compensation for services or for the taking or use of property shall be only to the extent that obligations recognized herein are exceeded in a particular case and then only to the extent that the claimant may not be deemed to have volunteered his services or property without compensation.
  2. No personal services may be compensated by the state or any subdivision or agency thereof, except pursuant to statute or local law or ordinance.
  3. Compensation for property shall be only if the property was commandeered or otherwise used in coping with a disaster emergency and its use or destruction was ordered by the governor or his representative.
  4. Any person claiming compensation for the use, damage, loss, or destruction of property under this act shall file a claim therefor with the office in the form and manner the office provides.
  5. Unless the amount of compensation on account of property damaged, lost, or destroyed is agreed upon between the claimant and the office, the amount of compensation shall be calculated in the same manner as compensation due for taking of property pursuant to the condemnation laws of this state.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1012, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 13, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1012 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1001.

Amendments.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, substituted “office” for “bureau” in subsections (4) and (5).

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in subsections (1) and (4) refer to S.L. 1975, Chapter 212, which is compiled as§§ 46-1001 to 46-1005 and 46-1006 to 46-1017, as amended by S.L. 2004, Chapter 58, which is compiled as§ 39-7103, 39-7104, 46-1001 to 46-1004, 46-1006, 46-1008, 46-1013, 46-1017, and 46-1025. Probably, the reference should read “this chapter,” being chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code. CASE NOTES

Compensation.

This section 46-1012(3) is clear and unambiguous: compensation for property damaged, lost, or destroyed can be recovered only if its use or destruction was ordered by the governor or his representative;§ 46-1017 is likewise clear and unambiguous, the statute, as written, does not limit the scope of immunity to damages compensable under§ 46-1012. Inama v. Boise County, 138 Idaho 324, 63 P.3d 450 (2003), overruled on other grounds, Verska v. St. Alphonsus Med. Ctr., 151 Idaho 889, 265 P.3d 502 (2011).

County Immune.

Trial court did not err when it dismissed an equipment owner’s suit against a county for the loss of his front-end loader where the county was engaged in disaster relief activities, was acting under declaration of disaster emergency, and complying with Idaho Disaster Preparedness Act,§ 46-1001 et seq., despite the fact that the owner had not consented to its use. Inama v. Boise County, 138 Idaho 324, 63 P.3d 450 (2003), overruled on other grounds, Verska v. St. Alphonsus Med. Ctr., 151 Idaho 889, 265 P.3d 502 (2011).

Exhaustion of Statutory Remedy.

Owners of flooded farmland were not required to exhaust the remedy provided by this section, since the governor’s declaration of an emergency did not refer to the use or destruction of landowners’ property nor did the governor designate any of the governmental agencies involved in the emergency actions as his personal representative. Marty v. State, 117 Idaho 133, 786 P.2d 524 (1989).

Scope of Immunity.

Section 46-1017 did not limit the scope of immunity to damages compensable under this section. Inama v. Boise County, 138 Idaho 324, 63 P.3d 450 (2003), overruled on other grounds, Verska v. St. Alphonsus Med. Ctr., 151 Idaho 889, 265 P.3d 502 (2011).

§ 46-1013. Communications.

The office shall ascertain what means exist for rapid and efficient communications in times of disaster emergencies. The office shall consider the desirability of supplementing these communication resources or of integrating them into a comprehensive state or state-federal telecommunications or other communication system or network. The office shall make recommendations to the governor as appropriate.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1013, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 2004, ch. 58, § 9, p. 268; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 14, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Amendments.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, substituted “office” for “bureau” throughout the section.

§ 46-1014. Mutual aid.

  1. Political subdivisions not participating in the intergovernmental arrangements pursuant to this act nevertheless shall be encouraged and assisted by the office to conclude suitable arrangement for furnishing mutual aid in coping with disasters. The arrangements shall include provisions of aid by persons and units in public employ.
  2. In passing upon local disaster plans, the office shall consider whether they contain adequate provisions for the rendering and receipt of mutual aid.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1014, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 15, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Amendments.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, substituted “office” for “bureau” throughout the section.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in subsection (1) refers to S.L. 1975, Chapter 212, which is compiled as§§ 46-1001 to 46-1005 and 46-1006 to 46-1017, as amended by S.L. 2004, Chapter 58, which is compiled as§ 39-7103, 39-7104, 46-1001 to 46-1004, 46-1006, 46-1008, 46-1013, 46-1017, and 46-1025. Probably, the reference should read “this chapter,” being chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code.

OPINIONS OF ATTORNEY GENERAL

Emergency Plans.

Although§ 46-1009 requires the counties to prepare a disaster emergency plan, there is no comparable statute explicitly requiring the cities to participate. Thus, unlike counties, cities are not required to plan for disaster emergencies. Once a disaster emergency occurs within the city’s limits, however, the city government has the responsibility to handle the situation.OAG 89-9.

City Participation.

The Idaho Disaster Preparedness Act of 1975 only “encourages” the cities to plan for disaster emergencies; the legislature does not require the cities to plan.OAG 89-9.

The cities have the ultimate authority to plan for disaster emergencies. Although not statutorily required to plan for disaster emergencies, cities are strongly urged to do so in order to minimize the risk of injury to their citizens.OAG 89-9.

§ 46-1015. Weather modification.

The office shall keep continuously appraised of weather conditions which present danger of precipitation or other climatic activity severe enough to constitute a disaster. If the office determines that precipitation that may result from weather modification operations, either by itself or in conjunction with other precipitation or climatic conditions or activity, would create or contribute to the severity of a disaster, it shall direct the officer or agency empowered to issue permits for weather modification operations to suspend the issuance of the permits. Thereupon, no permits may be issued until the office informs the officer or agency that the danger has passed.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1015, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 16, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Weather modification districts,§ 22-4301.

Amendments.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, substituted “office” for “bureau” throughout the section.

§ 46-1016. Liability for property damage, bodily injury or death.

No person, partnership, corporation, association, the state of Idaho or any political subdivision thereof or other entity who owns, leases, controls, occupies or maintains any building or premises which shall have been designated by proper authority for civil defense as a shelter from destructive operations or attacks by enemies of the United States shall be liable to any person for property damages, bodily injury or death resulting from or caused by the condition of said building or premises or as a result of any act or omission or in any way arising from the designation of such premises or buildings as a shelter when such person has entered or gone upon or into said building or premises for the purpose of seeking refuge therein during destructive operations or attacks by enemies of the United States or during tests ordered by lawful authority, except for acts of wilful negligence by the owner or occupant of such building or premises or other person responsible for the maintenance thereof, or by his servants, agents or employees.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1016, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584.

§ 46-1017. Immunity.

Neither the state, nor the office, nor any political subdivision thereof nor other agencies, nor, except in cases of willful misconduct, the agents, employees or representatives of any of them engaged in any civil defense, disaster or emergency and the planning or preparation for the same, or disaster or emergency relief activities, acting under proper authority, nor, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence, any person, firm, corporation or entity under contract with them to provide equipment or work to be used in civil defense, disaster or emergency planning, preparation or relief, while complying with or attempting to comply with this act or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to the provisions of the act, shall be liable for the death of or any injury to persons or damage to property as a result of such activity. The provisions of this section shall not affect the right of any person to receive benefits to which he would otherwise be entitled under this act or under the worker’s compensation law or under any pension law, nor the right of any such person to receive any benefits or compensation under any act of congress.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1017, as added by 1975, ch. 212, § 2, p. 584; am. 2004, ch. 58, § 10, p. 268; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 17, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Amendments.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, substituted “office” for “bureau” near the beginning of the section.

Compiler’s Notes.

The terms “this act” and “the act” in this section refer to S.L. 1975, Chapter 212, which is compiled as§§ 46-1001 to 46-1005 and 46-1006 to 46-1017, as amended by S.L. 2004, Chapter 58, which is compiled as§ 39-7103, 39-7104, 46-1001 to 46-1004, 46-1006, 46-1008, 46-1013, 46-1017, and 46-1025. Probably, the reference should read “this chapter,” being chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code.

Effective Dates.

Section 3 of S.L. 1975, ch. 212 declared an emergency. Approved March 28, 1975.

CASE NOTES

Compensation.

This section does not limit the scope of immunity to damages compensable under§ 46-1012. Inama v. Boise County, 138 Idaho 324, 63 P.3d 450 (2003), overruled on other grounds, Verska v. St. Alphonsus Med. Ctr., 151 Idaho 889, 265 P.3d 502 (2011).

If this section grants immunity from liability to a governmental entity regarding a particular loss, then compensation for inverse condemnation cannot be awarded underIdaho Const., Art. I, § 14. Inama v. Boise County, 138 Idaho 324, 63 P.3d 450 (2003), overruled on other grounds, Verska v. St. Alphonsus Med. Ctr., 151 Idaho 889, 265 P.3d 502 (2011).

County Immune.

Trial court did not err when it dismissed an equipment owner’s suit against a county for the loss of his front-end loader where the county was engaged in disaster relief activities, was acting under declaration of disaster emergency, and complying with Idaho Disaster Preparedness Act,§ 46-1001 et seq., despite the fact that the owner had not consented to its use. Inama v. Boise County, 138 Idaho 324, 63 P.3d 450 (2003), overruled on other grounds, Verska v. St. Alphonsus Med. Ctr., 151 Idaho 889, 265 P.3d 502 (2011).

Disaster Relief Efforts.

Fire fighting is precisely the type of activity that this section was intended to cover, and, as such, the statute provides immunity to those state agencies involved in disaster relief efforts. This includes the Idaho National Guard. The fact that the statute does not refer to the National Guard specifically is of no consequence; the statute does not name any specific agencies or organizations but lists only broad categories such as the “state,” “any political subdivision thereof,” “other agencies” and their “agents, employees or representatives.” Baca v. State, 119 Idaho 782, 810 P.2d 720 (1991).

Limitations on Immunity.

Scope of immunity granted to a governmental agency by this section is not limited to particular theories of tort liability. Inama v. Boise County, 138 Idaho 324, 63 P.3d 450 (2003), overruled on other grounds, Verska v. St. Alphonsus Med. Ctr., 151 Idaho 889, 265 P.3d 502 (2011).

Public Necessity.

This section was intended by the legislature to codify a version of the doctrine of public necessity; the statute provides that no political subdivision of the state, engaged in any disaster relief activities, acting under a declaration by proper authority while complying or attempting to comply with this act, shall be liable for damage to property as a result of such activity. Inama v. Boise County, 138 Idaho 324, 63 P.3d 450 (2003), overruled on other grounds, Verska v. St. Alphonsus Med. Ctr., 151 Idaho 889, 265 P.3d 502 (2011).

Requirements.

In a suit by owners of flooded farmland for inverse condemnation compensation, actions of governmental agencies were immunized only if they took place during the period of declared emergency by the county commissioners or the governor. Marty v. State, 117 Idaho 133, 786 P.2d 524 (1989).

Cited

Union Pac. R.R. v. Idaho, 654 F. Supp. 1236 (D. Idaho 1987).

§ 46-1018. Interstate mutual aid compact.

The state of Idaho hereby enacts into law and enters into the interstate mutual aid compact with those states who agree and enact the interstate mutual aid compact in accordance with the terms of the compact, which compact is substantially as follows:

INTERSTATE MUTUAL AID COMPACT

Article I

The purpose of this compact is to provide voluntary assistance among participating states in responding to any disaster or imminent disaster that overextends the ability of local and state governments to reduce, counteract, or remove the danger. Assistance may include but is not limited to rescue, fire, police, medical, communication, and transportation services and facilities to cope with problems which require use of special equipment, trained personnel, or personnel in large numbers not locally available.

Article II

Article I, Section 10, of the Constitution of the United States permits a state to enter into an agreement or compact with another state, subject to the consent of Congress. Congress, through enactment of 50 U.S.C. 2281(g) and 2283 and the executive branch, by issuance of Executive Order No. 10186 of December 1, 1950, encourages the states to enter into emergency, disaster, and civil defense mutual aid agreements or pacts.

Article III

It is agreed by participating states that the following conditions will guide implementation of the compact:

  1. Participating states through their designated officials are authorized to request and receive assistance from a participating state. Requests will be granted only if the requesting state is committed to the mitigation of the emergency and other resources are not immediately available.
  2. Requests for assistance may be verbal or in writing. If the request is made by other than written communication, it must be confirmed in writing as soon as practical after the request. A written request shall provide an itemization of equipment and operators, types of expertise, and personnel or other resources needed. Each request must be signed by an authorized official.
  3. Personnel and equipment of the aiding state made available to the requesting state shall, whenever possible, remain under the control and direction of the aiding state. The activities of personnel and equipment of the aiding state must be coordinated by the requesting state.
  4. An aiding state has the right to withdraw some or all of its personnel and equipment whenever the personnel and equipment are needed by that state. Notice of intention to withdraw should be communicated to the requesting state as soon as possible.

Article IV

  1. The requesting state shall reimburse the aiding state as soon as possible after the receipt by the requesting state of an itemized voucher requesting reimbursement of costs.
  2. Any state rendering aid pursuant to this compact must be reimbursed by the state receiving such aid for the cost of compensation and death benefits to injured officers, agents, or employees and their dependents or representatives if such officers, agents, or employees sustain injuries or are killed while rendering aid pursuant to this arrangement and such payments are made in the same manner and on the same terms as if the injury or death were sustained within the aiding state.

Article V

  1. All privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from law, ordinances, and rules and all pension, disability relief, workers’ compensation, and other benefits that apply to the activity of officers, agents, or employees when performing their respective functions within the territorial limits of their respective political subdivisions apply to them to the same extent while engaged in the performance of any of their functions and duties extraterritorially under the provisions of this compact.
  2. All privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from law, ordinances, and rules and workers’ compensation and other benefits that apply to duly enrolled or registered volunteers when performing their respective functions at the request of their state and within its territorial limits apply to the same extent while performing their functions extraterritorially under the provisions of this compact. Volunteers may include but are not limited to physicians, surgeons, nurses, dentists, structural engineers, and trained search and rescue volunteers.
  3. The signatory states, their political subdivisions, municipal or public corporations, and other public agencies shall hold harmless the corresponding entities and personnel thereof from the other states with respect to the acts and omissions of its own agents and employees that occur while providing assistance pursuant to the common plan.
  4. Nothing of this arrangement may be construed as repealing or impairing any existing interstate mutual aid agreements.
  5. Upon enactment of this compact by two (2) or more states, and annually by each January 1 thereafter, the participating states will exchange with each other the names of officials designated to request and provide services under this arrangement. In accordance with the cooperative nature of this arrangement, it is permissible and desirable for the states to exchange operational procedures to be followed in requesting assistance and reimbursing expenses.
  6. This compact becomes effective and is binding upon the states so acting when it has been enacted into law by any two (2) states. Thereafter, this compact becomes effective and binding as to any other state upon similar action by such state.
  7. This compact remains binding upon a party state until it enacts a law repealing the compact and providing for the sending of formal written notice of withdrawal from the compact to the appropriate officials of all other party states. An actual withdrawal may not take effect until the 30th consecutive day after the notice has been sent. Such withdrawal does not relieve the withdrawing state from its obligations assumed under this compact prior to the effective date of withdrawal.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1018, as added by 1986, ch. 107, § 2, p. 294.

STATUTORY NOTES

Federal References.

50 U.S.C. 2281 and 2283, referred to in Article II, were repealed by Act Oct. 5, 1994, P.L. 103-337. For present comparable provisions, see 42 USCS § 5196a.

Compiler’s Notes.

As of the end of 2019, Montana and Idaho were the only states to adopt the interstate mutual aid compact.

Effective Dates.

Section 3 of S.L. 1986, ch. 107 declared an emergency. Approved March 22, 1986.

§ 46-1018A. Emergency management assistance compact.

The legislature of the state of Idaho hereby authorizes the governor of the state of Idaho to enter into a compact on behalf of the state of Idaho with any other state legally joining therein, in the form substantially as follows:

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT

ARTICLE I

PURPOSES AND AUTHORITIES

  1. This compact is made and entered into by and between the participating member states which enact this compact, hereinafter called party states. For the purposes of this agreement, the term “states” is taken to mean the several states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and all United States territorial possessions.
  2. The purpose of this compact is to provide for mutual assistance between the states entering into this compact in managing any emergency or disaster that is duly declared by the governor of the affected state(s), whether arising from natural disaster, technological hazard, man-made disaster, civil emergency aspects of resources shortages, community disorders, insurgency, or enemy attack.
  3. This compact shall also provide for mutual cooperation in emergency-related exercises, testing, or other training activities using equipment and personnel simulating performance of any aspect of the giving and receiving of aid by party states or subdivisions of party states during emergencies, such actions occurring outside actual declared emergency periods. Mutual assistance in this compact may include the use of the states’ national guard forces, either in accordance with the national guard mutual assistance compact or by mutual agreement between states.

ARTICLE II

GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION

  1. Each party state entering into this compact recognizes many emergencies transcend political jurisdictional boundaries and that intergovernmental coordination is essential in managing these and other emergencies under this compact. Each state further recognizes that there will be emergencies which require immediate access and present procedures to apply outside resources to make a prompt and effective response to such an emergency. This is because few, if any, individual states have all the resources they may need in all types of emergencies or the capability of delivering resources to areas where emergencies exist.
  2. The prompt, full, and effective utilization of resources of the participating states, including any resources on hand or available from the federal government or any other source, that are essential to the safety, care, and welfare of the people in the event of any emergency or disaster declared by a party state, shall be the underlying principle on which all articles of this compact shall be understood.
  3. On behalf of the governor of each state participating in the compact, the legally designated state official who is assigned responsibility for emergency management will be responsible for formulation of the appropriate interstate mutual aid plans and procedures necessary to implement this compact. ARTICLE III

PARTY STATE RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. It shall be the responsibility of each party state to formulate procedural plans and programs for interstate cooperation in the performance of the responsibilities listed in this article. In formulating such plans, and in carrying them out, the party states, insofar as practical, shall:
    1. Review individual state hazards analysis [analyses] and, to the extent reasonably possible, determine all those potential emergencies the party states might jointly suffer, whether due to natural disaster, technological hazard, man-made disaster, emergency aspects of resource shortages, civil disorders, insurgency or enemy attack.
    2. Review party states’ individual emergency plans and develop a plan which will determine the mechanism for the interstate management and provision of assistance concerning any potential emergency.
    3. Develop interstate procedures to fill any identified gaps and to resolve any identified inconsistencies or overlaps in existing or developed plans.
    4. Assist in warning communities adjacent to or crossing the state boundaries.
    5. Protect and assure uninterrupted delivery of services, medicines, water, food, energy and fuel, search and rescue, and critical lifeline equipment, services, and resources, both human and material.
    6. Inventory and set procedures for the interstate loan and delivery of human and material resources, together with procedures for reimbursement or forgiveness.
    7. Provide, to the extent authorized by law, for temporary suspension of any statutes or ordinances that restrict the implementation of the above responsibilities.
  2. The authorized representative of a party state may request assistance of another party state by contacting the authorized representative of that state. The provisions of this compact shall only apply to requests for assistance made by and to authorized representatives. Requests may be verbal or in writing. If verbal, the request shall be confirmed in writing within thirty (30) days of the verbal request. Requests shall provide the following information:
    1. A description of the emergency service function for which assistance is needed, including, but not limited to, fire services, law enforcement, emergency medical, transportation, communications, public works and engineering, building inspection, planning and information assistance, mass care, resource support, health and medical services, and search and rescue.
    2. The amount and type of personnel, equipment, materials and supplies needed, and a reasonable estimate of the length of time they will be needed.
    3. The specific place and time for staging of the assisting party’s response and a point of contact at that location.
  3. There shall be frequent consultation between state officials who have assigned emergency management responsibilities and other appropriate representatives of the party states with affected jurisdictions and the United States government, with free exchange of information, plans, and resource records relating to emergency capabilities.

ARTICLE IV

LIMITATIONS

Any party state requested to render mutual aid or conduct exercises and training for mutual aid shall take such action as is necessary to provide and make available the resources covered by this compact in accordance with the terms hereof; provided that it is understood that the state rendering aid may withhold resources to the extent necessary to provide reasonable protection for such state. Each party state shall afford to the emergency forces of any party state, while operating within its state limits under the terms and conditions of this compact, the same powers (except that of arrest unless specifically authorized by the receiving state), duties, rights, and privileges as are afforded forces of the states [state] in which they are performing emergency services. Emergency forces will continue under the command and control of their regular leaders, but the organizational units will come under the operational control of the emergency service authorities of the state receiving assistance. These conditions may be activated, as needed, only subsequent to a declaration of a state of emergency or disaster by the governor of the party state that is to receive assistance or upon commencement of exercises or training of [for] mutual aid and shall continue so long as the exercises or training for mutual aid are in progress, the state of emergency or disaster remains in effect, or loaned resources remain in the receiving state, whichever is longer.

ARTICLE V

LICENSES AND PERMITS

Whenever any person holds a license, certificate, or other permit issued by any state party to the compact evidencing the meeting of qualifications for professional, mechanical, or other skills, and when such assistance is requested by the receiving party state, such person shall be deemed licensed, certified, or permitted by the state requesting assistance to render aid involving such skill to meet a declared emergency or disaster, subject to such limitations and conditions as the governor of the requesting state may prescribe by executive order or otherwise.

ARTICLE VI

LIABILITY

Officers or employees of a party state rendering aid in another state pursuant to this compact shall be considered agents of the requesting state for tort liability and immunity purposes. No party state or its officers or employees rendering aid in another state pursuant to this compact shall be liable on account of any act or omission in good faith on the part of such forces while so engaged or on account of the maintenance or use of any equipment or supplies in connection therewith. Good faith in this article shall not include willful misconduct, gross negligence or recklessness.

ARTICLE VII

SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENTS

Inasmuch as it is probable that the pattern and detail of the machinery for mutual aid among two (2) or more states may differ from that among the states that are party hereto, this compact contains elements of a broad base common to all states, and nothing herein contained shall preclude any state from entering into supplementary agreements with another state or affect any other agreements already in force between states. Supplementary agreements may comprehend, but shall not be limited to, provisions for evacuation and reception of injured and other persons and the exchange of medical, fire, police, public utility, reconnaissance, welfare, transportation and communications personnel, and equipment and supplies.

ARTICLE VIII

COMPENSATION

Each party state shall provide for the payment of compensation and death benefits to injured members of the emergency forces of that state and representatives of deceased members of such forces in case such members sustain injuries or are killed while rendering aid pursuant to this compact, in the same manner and on the same terms as if the injury or death were sustained within their own state.

ARTICLE IX

REIMBURSEMENT

Any party state rendering aid in another state pursuant to this compact shall be reimbursed by the party state receiving such aid for any loss or damage to or expense incurred in the operation of any equipment and the provisions [provision] of any service in answering a request for aid and for the costs incurred in connection with such requests; provided, that any aiding party state may assume in whole or in part such loss, damage, expense, or other cost, or may loan such equipment or donate such services to the receiving party state without charge or cost; and provided further, that any two (2) or more party states may enter into supplementary agreements establishing a different allocation of costs among those states. Article VIII expenses shall not be reimbursable under this provision.

ARTICLE X

EVACUATION

Plans for the orderly evacuation and interstate reception of portions of the civilian population as the result of any emergency or disaster of sufficient proportions to so warrant, shall be worked out and maintained between the party states and the emergency management/services directors of the various jurisdictions where any type of incident requiring evacuations might occur. Such plans shall be put into effect by request of the state from which evacuees come and shall include the manner of transporting such evacuees, the number of evacuees to be received in different areas, the manner in which food, clothing, housing, and medical care will be provided, the registration of the evacuees, the providing of facilities for the notification of relatives or friends, and the forwarding of such evacuees to other areas or the bringing in of additional materials, supplies, and all other relevant factors. Such plans shall provide that the party state receiving evacuees and the party state from which the evacuees come shall mutually agree as to reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in receiving and caring for such evacuees, for expenditures for transportation, food, clothing, medicines and medical care, and like items. Such expenditures shall be reimbursed as agreed by the party state from which the evacuees come. After the termination of the emergency or disaster, the party state from which the evacuees come shall assume the responsibility for the ultimate support of repatriation of such evacuees. ARTICLE XI

IMPLEMENTATION

  1. This compact shall become operative immediately upon its enactment into law by any two (2) states; thereafter this compact shall become effective as to any other state upon its enactment by such state.
  2. Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until thirty (30) days after the governor of the withdrawing state has given notice in writing of such withdrawal to the governors of all other party states. Such action shall not relieve the withdrawing state from obligations assumed hereunder prior to the effective date of withdrawal.
  3. Duly authenticated copies of this compact and of such supplementary agreements as may be entered into shall, at the time of their approval, be deposited with each of the party states and with the federal emergency management agency and other appropriate agencies of the United States government.

ARTICLE XII

VALIDITY

This compact shall be construed to effectuate the purposes stated in Article I hereof. If any provision of this compact is declared unconstitutional, or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of the compact and the applicability thereof to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

ARTICLE XIII

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

Nothing in this compact shall authorize or permit the use of military force by the national guard of a state at any place outside that state in any emergency for which the President is authorized by law to call into federal service the militia, or for any purpose for which the use of the army or the air force would in the absence of express statutory authorization be prohibited under section 1385 of title 18, United States Code.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1018A, as added by 2001, ch. 140, § 1, p. 501.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

The bracketed insertions in Articles III, IV, and IX were added by the compiler to correct the enacting legislation.

For further information on the emergency management assistance compact, see https://www.emacweb.org . The emergency management assistance compact has been adopted by the United States Congress and by all 50 states.

§ 46-1019. Emergency response. [Repealed.]

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

This section, which comprised I.C.,§ 46-1019, as added by 1997, ch. 121, § 11, p. 357; am. 2000, ch. 442, § 1, p. 1402; am. 2000, ch. 469, § 106, p. 1450; am. 2001, ch. 103, § 86, p. 253, was repealed by S.L. 2004, ch. 58, § 11.

§ 46-1020. Purpose and findings.

  1. The legislature of the state of Idaho finds:
    1. That recurring floods in Idaho threaten human life, health and property and that the public interest requires that the floodplains of Idaho be managed and regulated in order to minimize flood hazards to life, health and property.
    2. That it is the policy of this state to reduce flood damage and the number of people and structures at risk in flood hazard areas through proper floodplain management, including such measures as floodplain zoning ordinances which require structures to be built at a flood protection elevation and/or with floodproofing.
    3. That local units of government have the primary responsibility for planning, adoption and enforcement of land use regulations to accomplish this proper floodplain management. Furthermore, they are best able to adopt and implement comprehensive floodplain management programs that include nonregulatory techniques to accomplish the purposes of this act in cooperation with federal, state and local agencies.
  2. The purpose of this act is:
    1. To protect human life, health and property;
    2. To preserve floodplains for the purpose of carrying and storing flood waters;
    3. To reduce the public cost of providing emergency services, flood control structures and rebuilding public works damaged by floods;
    4. To protect the tax base and jobs in Idaho;
    5. To reduce the threat of increased damage to existing development;
    6. To encourage the orderly development and wise use of floodplains;
    7. To minimize interruptions to business;
    8. To prevent increased flooding and erosion caused by improper development.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1020, as added by 1998, ch. 301, § 1, p. 992.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” refers to S.L. 1998, Chapter 301, which is compiled as§§ 46-1020 to 46-1024.

§ 46-1021. Definitions.

As used in this act:

  1. “Development” means any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, the construction of buildings, structures or accessory structures, or the construction of additions or substantial improvements to buildings, structures or accessory structures; the placement of mobile homes; mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations; and the deposition or extraction of materials; specifically including the construction of dikes, berms and levees. The term “development” does not include the operation, cleaning, maintenance or repair of any ditch, canal, lateral, drain, diversion structure or other irrigation or drainage works that is performed or authorized by the owner thereof pursuant to lawful rights and obligations.
  2. “Flood” means a general or temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas caused by the overflow or rise of rivers, streams or lakes, or the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source.
  3. “Flood fringe” is that portion of the floodplain outside of the floodway covered by floodwaters during the regulatory flood.
  4. “Floodplain” is the land that has been or may be covered by floodwaters, or is surrounded by floodwater and inaccessible, during the occurrence of the regulatory flood. The riverine floodplain includes the floodway and the flood fringe.
  5. “Floodplain management” is the analysis and integration of the entire range of measures that can be used to prevent, reduce or mitigate flood damage in a given location, and that can protect and preserve the natural, environmental, historical, and cultural values of the floodplain.
  6. “Floodproofing” means the modifications of structures, their sites, building contents and water and sanitary facilities, to keep water out or reduce the effects of water entry.
  7. “Flood protection elevation” means an elevation that shall correspond to the elevation of the one percent (1%) chance flood (one hundred (100) year flood) plus any increased flood elevation due to floodway encroachment, plus any required freeboard.
  8. “Floodway” is the channel of the river or stream and those portions of the floodplain adjoining the channel required to discharge and store the floodwater or flood flows associated with the regulatory flood.
  9. “Freeboard” represents a factor of safety usually expressed in terms of a certain amount of feet above a calculated flood level. Freeboard shall compensate for the many unknown factors that contribute to flood heights greater than the height calculated. These unknown factors include, but are not limited to, ice jams, debris accumulation, wave action, obstruction of bridge openings and floodways, the effects of urbanization on the hydrology of the watershed, loss of flood storage areas due to development and the sedimentation of a river or stream bed.
  10. “Local government,” in the context of this chapter, means any county or city having planning and zoning authority to regulate land use within its jurisdiction.
  11. “Mitigation” means any action taken which will reduce the impact, damage or cost of the next flood that occurs.
  12. “Person” means any individual, group of individuals, corporation, partnership, association, political subdivision, public or private agency or entity. (13) “Regulatory flood” is a flood determined to be representative of large floods known to have occurred in Idaho and which may be expected to occur on a particular stream because of like physical characteristics. The regulatory flood is based upon a statistical analysis of stream flow records available for the watershed or an analysis of rainfall and runoff characteristics in the watershed. In inland areas, the flood frequency of the regulatory flood is once in every one hundred (100) years; this means that in any given year there is a one percent (1%) chance that a regulatory flood may occur or be exceeded.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1021, as added by 1998, ch. 301, § 1, p. 992; am. 2010, ch. 141, § 1, p. 298; am. 2014, ch. 72, § 5, p. 183.

STATUTORY NOTES

Amendments.

The 2010 amendment, by ch. 141, added the last sentence in subsection (1).

The 2014 amendment, by ch. 72, deleted “ocean” preceding “streams or lakes” in subsection (2).

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in the introductory paragraph refers to S.L. 1998, Chapter 301, which is compiled as§§ 46-1020 to 46-1024.

§ 46-1022. Local governments may adopt floodplain zoning ordinances.

Subject to the availability of adequate mapping and data to properly identify the floodplains, if any, within its jurisdiction, each local government is encouraged to adopt a floodplain map and floodplain management ordinance which identifies these floodplains and which requires, at a minimum, that any development in a floodplain must be constructed at a flood protection elevation and/or have adequate floodproofing. The local government may regulate all mapped and unmapped floodplains within its jurisdiction. Nothing in this act shall prohibit a local government from adopting more restrictive standards than those contained in this chapter. Floodplain zoning ordinances shall not regulate the operation, cleaning, maintenance or repair of any ditch, canal, lateral, drain, diversion structure or other irrigation or drainage works that is performed or authorized by the owner thereof pursuant to lawful rights and obligations. If not otherwise exempt from approval, a flood control district’s conduct of a “flood fight,” as defined in section 42-3103, Idaho Code, shall not require prior local government approval provided all such approvals are obtained within a reasonable time after the imminent flooding event has ended.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1022, as added by 1998, ch. 301, § 1, p. 992; am. 2010, ch. 141, § 2, p. 298; am. 2014, ch. 72, § 6, p. 183.

STATUTORY NOTES

Amendments.

The 2010 amendment, by ch. 141, added the last sentence.

The 2014 amendment, by ch. 72, added the last sentence.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in the third sentence refers to S.L. 1998, Chapter 301, which is compiled as§§ 46-1020 to 46-1024.

§ 46-1023. Enforcement and sanctions.

  1. Development constructed or maintained in violation of any local floodplain management ordinance that conforms to the provisions of this chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the creation thereof may be enjoined and the maintenance thereof may be abated by action of the state, any local unit of government of the state or any citizen thereof.
  2. If, after the effective date of this chapter, a local government allows any development in a floodplain below the flood protection elevation without adequate floodproofing, that development shall not, in the event of a disaster emergency involving flooding in that floodplain, be eligible to receive any matching funds from the state for any federal disaster assistance program which may be available as a result of said flooding in that floodplain. The owner of the development will be required to rely on flood insurance to insure their property against the risk of loss incurred by their development in the floodplain in contravention of the intent of this chapter.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1023, as added by 1998, ch. 301, § 1, p. 992.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

The phrase “the effective date of this chapter” near the beginning of subsection (2) refers to the effective date of S.L. 1998, Chapter 301, which was effective July 1, 1998.

§ 46-1024. Severability.

If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of the chapter are severable.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1024, as added by 1998, ch. 301, § 1, p. 992.

§ 46-1025. Federal funds to political subdivisions.

  1. Annually, the chief of the Idaho office of emergency management shall prepare a written summary of all grants received from the federal emergency management agency to be distributed to the forty-four (44) county commission chairmen. The summary shall list those federal funds that are eligible for direct assistance to local disaster agencies in accordance with section 46-1009(2), Idaho Code, and those funds that are limited to use by the state and not eligible for direct assistance to local disaster agencies.
  2. Not less than thirty-four percent (34%) of the eligible direct assistance funds shall be subgranted by the Idaho office of emergency management to the local disaster agencies. Funds shall be distributed to the local disaster agencies subject to the provisions and rules of the Idaho office of emergency management, the federal emergency management agency through the Robert T. Stafford Act, title 44 of the code of federal regulations, and pertinent circulars published by the United States office of management and budget.
  3. Direct financial assistance to the local disaster agencies is not an entitlement. Subgrants are awarded through the Idaho office of emergency management for the purpose of assisting counties to achieve goals and objectives outlined in an approved county grant proposal.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1025, as added by 2000, ch. 442, § 2, p. 1402; am. 2004, ch. 58, § 12, p. 268; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 18, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Idaho office of emergency management,§ 46-1004.

Amendments.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, substituted “office of emergency management” for “bureau of homeland security” throughout the section.

Federal References.

The Robert T. Stafford disaster relief and emergency assistance act, referred to in subsection (2), is compiled as 42 USCS § 5121 et seq.

Compiler’s Notes.

For further information on the federal emergency management agency, referred to in subsection (2), see https://www.fema.gov .

For further information on the United States office of management and budget, referred to in subsection (2), see https://www.whitehouse.gov/ .

§ 46-1026. Definitions.

As used in this section and section 46-1027, Idaho Code, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

  1. “Idaho technical rescue (ITR) teams” means a specialized team or group of teams formed pursuant to this section and section 46-1027, Idaho Code, organized with capabilities established under the federal emergency management agency national resource typing system in order to assist in the removal of trapped victims in emergency situations including, but not limited to, collapsed structures, confined spaces, trench excavations, elevated locations and other technical rescue situations.
  2. “Specialty rescue team (SRT)” means a specialized team, formed pursuant to this section and section 46-1027, Idaho Code, organized to provide technical rescue assistance to supplement and work under first responders and local incident commanders including, but not limited to, cave rescue, mine and tunnel rescue and vehicle/machinery extrication and swift water/flood teams. Such teams shall be aligned with one (1) or more of the categories within the federal emergency management agency’s national resource typing system.
  3. “Idaho incident management and support teams (IIMAST)” means a type 3 incident management team, which is a multiagency/multijurisdiction team for extended incidents, formed and managed at the state, regional or metropolitan level deployed as a team of trained personnel to manage major and/or complex incidents requiring a significant number of local, regional and state resources and incidents that extend into multiple operational periods and require a written incident action plan (IAP) that may be utilized at all hazard type incidents. These teams may initially manage larger, more complex incidents prior to arrival of and transition to a type 2 or type 1 incident management team (IMT) under the direction of the agency having the jurisdiction.
  4. “Person” shall have the definition ascribed to it in section 46-1021, Idaho Code.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1026, as added by 2010, ch. 179, § 2, p. 367.

STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative Intent.

Section 1 of S.L. 2010, ch. 179, provided “Legislative Intent. It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize Idaho technical rescue teams, specialty rescue teams, and Idaho incident management and support teams to provide resources that would be unavailable to most communities in Idaho. These teams are local resources that would be available to the state under a disaster declaration. Furthermore, it is the intent of the Legislature that these teams are to work under the authority of the agency having jurisdiction over the area where a response incident occurs. The creation of these teams assists the state in meeting the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s strategic goals for disaster preparedness.”

Compiler’s Notes.

For further information on resource typing by the federal emergency management agency, referred to in subsection (2), see https://www.fema.gov/resource-management-mutual-aid .

The abbreviations enclosed in parentheses so appeared in the law as enacted.

Effective Dates.

Section 4 of S.L. 2010, ch. 179, declared an emergency. Approved March 31, 2010.

§ 46-1027. Military division — Idaho office of emergency management — Additional powers and duties.

  1. The military division through the Idaho office of emergency management shall implement the provisions of this section and section 46-1026, Idaho Code, and in so doing, the military division may:
    1. Through the Idaho office of emergency management, in accordance with the laws of the state, hire, fix the compensation and prescribe the powers and duties of such other individuals including consultants, emergency teams and committees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and section 46-1026, Idaho Code.
    2. Identify and implement ITR and specialty rescue teams that have appropriately trained personnel and necessary equipment to respond to technical rescue incidents and emergency disaster events. The military division shall enter into a written joint exercise of powers agreement with each entity or person providing equipment or services to a designated ITR or specialty rescue team. The teams shall be available and may respond to technical rescue incidents at the direction of the military division or its designee. When responding solely at the direction of the local incident commander, no cost recovery from the state of Idaho shall be available to ITR teams.
    3. Identify and implement an Idaho incident management and support team (IIMAST) that has appropriately trained personnel to the type 3 level and necessary equipment to respond to all hazard incidents. The military division shall enter into a joint exercise of powers agreement with each entity or person providing equipment or services to a designated IIMAST member. The teams shall be available and may respond to all hazard incidents at the direction of the military division or its designee. When responding solely at the direction of the local incident commander, no cost recovery from the state of Idaho shall be available to IIMAST teams.
    4. Contract with persons to meet state emergency response needs for the teams and response authorities.
    5. Advise, consult and cooperate with agencies of the state and federal government, other states and their state agencies, cities, counties, tribal governments and other persons concerned with technical, rescue and all hazard incident disasters.
    6. Encourage, participate in or conduct studies, investigations, training, research and demonstrations for and with Idaho technical rescue (ITR) teams, specialty rescue teams (SRT), Idaho incident management and support teams (IIMAST), local emergency response authorities and other interested persons.
    7. Collect and disseminate information relating to emergency response to technical rescue related events and all hazards incident disasters.
    8. Accept and administer loans, grants or other funds or gifts, conditional or otherwise, made to the state for emergency response activities provided for in this section and section 46-1026, Idaho Code.
    9. Submit an annual report prior to February 1 to the governor and to the legislature concerning emergency response to technical rescue related events and disasters.
  2. The military division through the Idaho office of emergency management shall have authority to promulgate rules and provide procedures to:
    1. Govern reimbursement of claims pursuant to this section when a disaster has been declared pursuant to chapter 10, title 46, Idaho Code.
    2. Provide for credentialing of Idaho technical rescue (ITR) teams, specialty rescue teams (SRT), and Idaho incident management and support teams (IIMAST) and for the identification and operation of all teams established pursuant to this section and section 46-1026, Idaho Code, and in accordance with the national incident management system, the national response framework and nationally recognized standards.
    3. Establish a credentialing program to review and evaluate new and existing local and regional technical rescue capabilities and provide recommendations for capability enhancement in accordance with the national incident management system, the national response framework and nationally recognized standards.
  3. Consistent with the provisions of subsections (4) and (5) of this section, the state of Idaho shall be liable for the acts or omissions of the Idaho technical rescue (ITR), specialty rescue teams (SRT) and Idaho incident management and support (IIMAST) teams responding to a technical rescue or all hazard incidents as a management team and the designating or requesting city or county shall be liable for the acts or omissions of a local emergency response authority responding to a technical rescue incident within its jurisdiction.
  4. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any Idaho technical rescue (ITR) team, speciality rescue team (SRT), Idaho incident management and support team (IIMAST), local emergency response authority or other person or group of persons who respond to a technical rescue incident or all hazard incidents as a management team at the request of an incident commander shall not be subject to civil liability for assistance or advice, except as provided in subsection (5) of this section.
  5. The exemption from civil liability provided in this section shall not apply to an act or omission that caused, in whole or in part, such technical rescue or all hazard incident management response to a person who may otherwise be liable therefor or any person who has acted in a grossly negligent, reckless or intentional manner.
  6. Nothing in this section shall be construed to abrogate the immunity granted to governmental entities pursuant to chapter 9, title 6, Idaho Code.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1027, as added by 2010, ch. 179, § 3, p. 367; am. 2016, ch. 118, § 19, p. 331.

STATUTORY NOTES

Amendments.

The 2016 amendment, by ch. 118, substituted “Idaho office of emergency management” for “bureau of homeland security” throughout the section; and substituted “national response framework” for “national response plan” in paragraphs (2)(b) and (2)(c).

Legislative Intent.
Compiler’s Notes.

For further information on the national incident management system, referred to in paragraphs (2)(b) and (2)(c), see https://www.fema.gov/national-incident-management-system .

For further information on the national response framework, referred to in paragraphs (2)(b) and (2)(c), see https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/ emergency-response/the-national-response- framework .

The abbreviations enclosed in parentheses so appeared in the law as enacted.

Effective Dates.

Section 4 of S.L. 2010, ch. 179, declared an emergency. Approved March 31, 2010.

Chapter 11 IDAHO CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE

Sec.

§ 46-1101. Short title.

This act may be cited and referred to as the “Idaho Code of Military Justice.”

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1101, as added by 2015, ch. 268, § 2, p. 1078.

STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Laws.

Former chapter 11 of Title 46, which comprised the following sections, were repealed by S.L. 2015, ch. 268, § 1, effective July 1, 2014

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” refers to S.L. 2015, Chapter 268, which is codified as§ 46-1101 et seq. The reference probably should be to “this chapter,” being chapter 11, title 46, Idaho Code.

S.L. 2015, ch. 244, §§ 28 and 29 purported to amend former§§ 46-1110 and 46-1178; however, S.L. 2015, ch. 268, § 1 repealed former chapter 11 of title 46, effective July 1, 2015.

§ 46-1102. Model State Code of Military Justice.

The “Model State Code of Military Justice” is hereby enacted into law and entered into by this state with any other states legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows:

MODEL STATE CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE

PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS — GENDER NEUTRALITY

  1. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires:
    1. The term “cadet,” “candidate,” or “midshipman” means a person who is enrolled in or attending the United States military academy, the United States air force academy, the United States coast guard academy, officer candidate school, a state military academy, a regional training institute, or any other formal education program for the purpose of becoming a commissioned officer in the state military forces;
    2. The term “duty status other than state active duty” means any other type of duty not in federal service and not full-time duty in the active service of the state, under an order issued by authority of law and includes travel to and from such duty;
    3. The term “judge advocate” means a commissioned officer of the organized state military forces who is a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state and is:
      1. Certified or designated as a judge advocate in the judge advocate general’s corps of the army, air force, navy, or the marine corps or designated as a law specialist as an officer of the coast guard, or a reserve component of one of these; or
      2. Certified as a nonfederally recognized judge advocate, under regulations promulgated pursuant to this provision, by the senior judge advocate of the commander of the force in the state military forces of which the accused is a member, as competent to perform such military justice duties required by this code. If there is no such judge advocate available, then such certification may be made by such senior judge advocate of the commander of another force in the state military forces, as the convening authority directs;
    4. “State” means one of the several states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands;
    5. “State active duty” means full-time duty in the state military forces under an order of the governor or otherwise issued by authority of law, and paid by state funds, and includes travel to and from such duty;
    6. “Senior force judge advocate” means the senior judge advocate of the commander of the same force of the state military forces as the accused and who is that commander’s chief legal advisor;
    7. “State military forces” means the national guard of the state of Idaho, as defined in title 32, United States Code, the organized naval militia of the state, and any other military force organized under the constitution and laws of the state of Idaho, not to include the unorganized militia, when not in a status subjecting them to exclusive jurisdiction under 10 U.S.C. chapter 47. The unorganized militia, state defense force, state national guard, home guard or any other name of any state force that does not meet this definition shall not be part of the “state military forces” under this code;
    8. “Senior force commander” means the commander of the same force of the state military forces as the accused;
    9. “Commanding officer” means only commissioned officers;
    10. “Superior commissioned officer” means a commissioned officer superior in rank, grade, or command;
    11. “Military” means any or all of the state military forces;
    12. “Accuser” means a person who signs and swears to charges, any person who directs that charges nominally be signed and sworn to by another, and any other person who has an interest other than an official interest in the prosecution of the accused;
    13. “Military judge” means an official of a general or special court-martial detailed in accordance with article 26;
    14. “Legal officer” means any commissioned officer designated as a judge advocate to perform legal duties for a command;
    15. “Record,” when used in connection with the proceedings of a court-martial, means:
      1. An official written transcript, written summary, or other writing relating to the proceedings; or
      2. An official audiotape, videotape, or similar material from which sound, or sound and visual images, depicting the proceedings may be reproduced;
    16. “Classified information” means:
      1. Any information or material that has been determined by an official of the United States pursuant to law, an executive order, or regulation to require protection against unauthorized disclosure for reasons of national security; and
      2. Any restricted data, as defined in section 11(y) of the atomic energy act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. 2014(y);
    17. “National security” means the national defense and foreign relations of the United States;
    18. “Military offenses” means those offenses prescribed under articles 77 through 117, 123, 124a, 124b, and 131b through 134.
  2. The use of the masculine gender throughout this code shall also include the feminine gender.

ARTICLE 2. PERSONS SUBJECT TO THIS CODE — JURISDICTION

  1. This code applies to all members of the state military forces when serving in a title 32 status or state active duty status as defined in article 1(a)(5) of this code. This code does not apply to members serving in a title 10 status or members of the unorganized militia as defined in section 46-102, Idaho Code.
  2. Subject matter jurisdiction is established if a nexus exists between an offense, either military or nonmilitary, and the state military force, regardless of duty status. Courts-martial convened by the governor or his designated representative have primary jurisdiction of military offenses as defined in article 1(a)(18) of this code. A proper civilian court has primary jurisdiction of a nonmilitary offense when an act or omission violates both this code and local criminal law, foreign or domestic. In such a case, a court-martial may be initiated only after the civilian authority has declined to prosecute or dismissed the charge, provided jeopardy has not attached. Jurisdiction over attempted crimes, conspiracy crimes, solicitation, and accessory crimes must be determined by the underlying offense. ARTICLE 3. JURISDICTION TO TRY CERTAIN PERSONNEL (a) Subject to article 43, a person who is in a status in which the person is subject to this chapter and who committed an offense against this chapter while formerly in a status in which the person was subject to this chapter is not relieved from amenability to the jurisdiction of this chapter for that offense by reason of a termination of that person’s former status. (b) Each person discharged from the state military forces who is later charged with having fraudulently obtained his discharge is, subject to article 43, subject to trial by court-martial on that charge and is, after apprehension, subject to this chapter while in the custody of the state military forces for that trial. Upon conviction of that charge, he is subject to trial by court-martial for all offenses under this chapter committed before the fraudulent discharge. (c) No person who has deserted from the state military forces may be relieved from amenability to the jurisdiction of this chapter by virtue of a separation from any later period of service. (d) A member of the state military forces who is subject to this chapter is not, by virtue of the termination of a period of active duty for training or inactive-duty training, relieved from amenability to the jurisdiction of this chapter for an offense against this chapter committed during such period of active duty or inactive-duty training.
  3. No person who has deserted from the state military forces may be relieved from amenability to the jurisdiction of this chapter by virtue of a separation from any later period of service.
  4. A member of the state military forces who is subject to this chapter is not, by virtue of the termination of a period of active duty for training or inactive-duty training, relieved from amenability to the jurisdiction of this chapter for an offense against this chapter committed during such period of active duty or inactive-duty training.

ARTICLE 4. DISMISSED OFFICER’S RIGHT TO TRIAL BY COURT-MARTIAL

  1. If any commissioned officer, dismissed by order of the governor or his designated representative, makes a written application for trial by court-martial, setting forth, under oath, that he has been wrongfully dismissed, the governor or his designated representative, as soon as practicable, shall convene a general court-martial to try that officer on the charges on which he was dismissed. A court-martial so convened has jurisdiction to try the dismissed officer on those charges, and he shall be considered to have waived the right to plead any statute of limitations applicable to any offense with which he is charged. The court-martial may, as part of its sentence, adjudge the affirmance of the dismissal, but if the court-martial acquits the accused or if the sentence adjudged, as finally approved or affirmed, the adjutant general shall substitute for the dismissal ordered by the governor or his designated representative a form of discharge authorized for administrative issue.
  2. If the governor or his designated representative fails to convene a general court-martial within six (6) months from the presentation of an application for trial under this article, the adjutant general shall substitute for the dismissal ordered by the governor or his designated representative a form of discharge authorized for administrative issue.
  3. If a discharge is substituted for a dismissal under this article, the governor or his designated representative alone may reappoint the officer to such commissioned grade and with such rank as, in the opinion of the governor or his designated representative, that former officer would have attained had he not been dismissed. The reappointment of such a former officer shall be without regard to the existence of a vacancy and shall affect the promotion status of other officers only insofar as the governor or his designated representative may direct. All time between the dismissal and the reappointment shall be considered as actual service for all purposes, including the right to pay and allowances.
  4. If an officer is discharged from any armed force by administrative action or is dropped from the rolls by order of the governor or his designated representative, he has no right to trial under this article. ARTICLE 5. TERRITORIAL APPLICABILITY OF THE CODE (a) This code has applicability at all times and in all places subject to the personal jurisdiction as provided in article 2 of this code, or, if not in a duty status, that there is a nexus between the act or omission constituting the offense and the efficient functioning of the state military forces; however, this grant of military jurisdiction shall neither preclude nor limit civilian jurisdiction over an offense, which is limited only by the prohibition of double jeopardy. (b) Courts-martial and courts of inquiry may be convened and held in units of the state military forces while those units are serving outside the state with the same jurisdiction and powers as to persons subject to this code as if the proceedings were held inside the state, and offenses committed outside the state may be tried and punished either inside or outside the state.

ARTICLE 6. JUDGE ADVOCATES AND LEGAL OFFICERS

  1. The senior force judge advocates in each of the state’s military forces or that judge advocate’s delegates shall make frequent inspections in the field in supervision of the administration of military justice in that force.
  2. Convening authorities shall at all times communicate directly with their staff judge advocates or legal officers in matters relating to the administration of military justice. The staff judge advocate or legal officer of any command is entitled to communicate directly with the staff judge advocate or legal officer of a superior or subordinate command, or with the state judge advocate.
    1. No person who, with respect to a case, serves in a capacity specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, may later serve as a staff judge advocate or legal officer to any reviewing or convening authority upon the same case. (c)(1) No person who, with respect to a case, serves in a capacity specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, may later serve as a staff judge advocate or legal officer to any reviewing or convening authority upon the same case.
    2. The capacities referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection are, with respect to the case involved, any of the following:
      1. Preliminary hearing officer, court member, military judge, military magistrate, or appellate judge; or
      2. Counsel who have acted in the same case or appeared in any proceeding before a military judge, military magistrate, preliminary hearing officer, or appellate court.

ARTICLE 6A. INVESTIGATION AND DISPOSITION OF MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE FITNESS OF MILITARY JUDGES

  1. The governor or his designee shall prescribe procedures for the investigation and disposition of charges, allegations, or information pertaining to the fitness of a military appellate judge, military judge, or military magistrate to perform the duties of the position involved.
  2. The governor or his designee shall transmit a copy of the procedures prescribed pursuant to this article to the appropriate committees of the Idaho senate and Idaho house of representatives.

ARTICLE 6B. RIGHTS OF THE VICTIM OF AN OFFENSE UNDER THIS CODE

  1. A victim of an offense under this code has the following rights:
    1. The right to be reasonably protected from the accused.
    2. The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any of the following:
      1. A public hearing concerning the continuation of confinement prior to trial of the accused;
      2. A preliminary hearing under article 32 relating to the offense;
      3. A court-martial relating to the offense;
      4. A public proceeding of the service clemency and parole board relating to the offense; and
      5. The release or escape of the accused, unless such notice may endanger the safety of any person.
    3. The right not to be excluded from any public hearing or proceeding described in paragraph (2) of this subsection unless the military judge or preliminary hearing officer, as applicable, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim of an offense under this chapter would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that hearing or proceeding.
    4. The right to be reasonably heard at any of the following:
      1. A public hearing concerning the continuation of confinement prior to trial of the accused;
      2. A sentencing hearing relating to the offense; and
      3. A public proceeding of the service clemency and parole board relating to the offense.
    5. The reasonable right to confer with the counsel representing the government at any proceeding described in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
    6. The right to receive restitution as provided in law.
    7. The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay.
    8. The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the dignity and privacy of the victim of an offense under this code.
  2. In this article, “victim of an offense under this code” means an individual who has suffered direct physical, emotional, or pecuniary harm as a result of the commission of an offense under this code.
  3. In the case of a victim of an offense under this code who is under eighteen (18) years of age but who is not a member of the state military forces, incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased, the legal guardians of the victim or the representatives of the victim’s estate, family members, or any other person designated as suitable by the military judge, may assume the rights of the victim under this article.
  4. Enforcement by the Idaho state courts:
    1. If the victim of an offense under this chapter believes that an article 32 preliminary hearing ruling or a court-martial ruling violates the rights of the victim afforded by the provisions of this article, including provisions specified in subsection (a)(4) of this article, the victim may petition the Idaho state courts in accordance with the applicable rules of procedure of the Idaho state courts for a writ of mandamus to require the preliminary hearing officer or the court-martial to comply with the provisions of this article.
    2. Paragraph (1) of this subsection applies with respect to the protections afforded by the following:
      1. The provisions of this article;
      2. Military rule of evidence 513, relating to the psychotherapist-patient privilege;
      3. Military rule of evidence 514, relating to the victim advocate-victim privilege; and
      4. Military rule of evidence 615, relating to the exclusion of witnesses.
  5. Upon notice by counsel for the government to counsel for the accused of the name of an alleged victim of an offense under this article who counsel for the government intends to call as a witness at a proceeding under this article, counsel for the accused shall make any request to interview the victim through the special victims’ counsel or other counsel for the victim, if applicable. (f) If requested by an alleged victim who is subject to a request for interview under subsection (e) of this article, any interview of the victim by counsel for the accused shall take place only in the presence of the counsel for the government, a counsel for the victim, or, if applicable, a victim advocate.

PART II. APPREHENSION AND RESTRAINT

ARTICLE 7. APPREHENSION

  1. Apprehension is the taking of a person into custody.
  2. Any person authorized by this code or by 10 U.S.C. chapter 47, or by regulations issued under either, to apprehend persons subject to this code, any marshal of a court-martial appointed pursuant to the provisions of this code, and any peace officer or civil officer having authority to apprehend offenders under the laws of the United States or of a state, including, but not limited to, section 46-1103, Idaho Code, may do so upon probable cause that an offense has been committed and that the person apprehended committed it.
  3. Commissioned officers, warrant officers, petty officers, and noncommissioned officers have authority to quell quarrels, frays, and disorders among persons subject to this code and to apprehend persons subject to this code who take part therein.
  4. If an offender is apprehended outside the state, the offender’s return to the area must be in accordance with normal extradition procedures or by reciprocal agreement.
  5. No person authorized by this article to apprehend persons subject to this code or the place where such offender is confined, restrained, held, or otherwise housed may require payment of any fee or charge for so receiving, apprehending, confining, restraining, holding, or otherwise housing a person except as otherwise provided by law.

ARTICLE 8. APPREHENSION OF DESERTERS

Any civil officer having authority to apprehend offenders under the laws of the United States or of a state, commonwealth, possession, or the District of Columbia may summarily apprehend a deserter from the state military forces and deliver him into the custody of those forces.

ARTICLE 9. IMPOSITION OF RESTRAINT

  1. Arrest is the restraint of a person by an order, not imposed as a punishment for an offense, directing him to remain within certain specified limits. Confinement is the physical restraint of a person.
  2. An enlisted member may be ordered into arrest or confinement by any commissioned officer by an order, oral or written, delivered in person or through other persons subject to this code. A commanding officer may authorize warrant officers, petty officers, or noncommissioned officers to order enlisted members of the commanding officer’s command or subject to the commanding officer’s authority into arrest or confinement.
  3. A commissioned officer, a warrant officer, or a civilian subject to this code or to trial thereunder may be ordered into arrest or confinement only by a commanding officer to whose authority the person is subject, by an order, oral or written, delivered in person or by another commissioned officer. The authority to order such persons into arrest or confinement may not be delegated.
  4. No person may be ordered into arrest or confinement except for probable cause.
  5. This article does not limit the authority of persons authorized to apprehend offenders to secure the custody of an alleged offender until proper authority may be notified.

ARTICLE 10. RESTRAINT OF PERSONS CHARGED

  1. In general.
    1. Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, any person subject to this chapter who is charged with an offense under this chapter may be ordered into arrest or confinement as the circumstances require.
    2. When a person subject to this chapter is charged only with an offense that is normally tried by summary court-martial, the person ordinarily shall not be ordered into confinement.
  2. Notification to accused and related procedures.
    1. When a person subject to this chapter is ordered into arrest or confinement before trial, immediate steps shall be taken:
      1. To inform the person of the specific offense of which the person is accused; and
      2. To try the person or to dismiss the charges and release the person.
    2. To facilitate compliance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, the governor or his designee shall prescribe regulations setting forth procedures relating to referral for trial, including procedures for prompt forwarding of the charges and specifications and, if applicable, the preliminary hearing report submitted under article 32.

ARTICLE 11. PLACE OF CONFINEMENT — REPORTS AND RECEIVING OF PRISONERS

  1. If a person subject to this code is confined before, during, or after trial, confinement shall be in a civilian or military confinement facility.
  2. No person authorized to receive prisoners pursuant to subsection (a) of this article may refuse to receive or keep any prisoner committed to the person’s charge by a commissioned officer of the state military forces, when the committing officer furnishes a statement, signed by such officer, of the offense charged against the prisoner, unless otherwise authorized by law.
  3. Every person authorized to receive prisoners pursuant to subsection (a) of this article to whose charge a prisoner is committed shall, within twenty-four (24) hours after that commitment or as soon as the person is relieved from guard, report to the commanding officer of the prisoner the name of the prisoner, the offense charged against the prisoner, and the name of the person who ordered or authorized the commitment.

ARTICLE 12. CONFINEMENT WITH ENEMY PRISONERS PROHIBITED

No member of the state military forces may be placed in military confinement in immediate association with enemy prisoners or other foreign nationals not members of the armed forces. This article shall not apply to confinement of state military forces in civilian confinement facilities.

ARTICLE 13. PUNISHMENT PROHIBITED BEFORE TRIAL

No person, while being held for trial or awaiting a verdict, may be subjected to punishment or penalty other than arrest or confinement upon the charges pending against the person, nor shall the arrest or confinement imposed upon such person be any more rigorous than the circumstances required to ensure the person’s presence. ARTICLE 14. DELIVERY OF OFFENDERS TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES

  1. A person subject to this code accused of an offense against civil authority may be delivered, upon request, to the civil authority for trial or confinement.
  2. When delivery under this article is made to any civil authority of a person undergoing sentence of a court-martial, the delivery, if followed by conviction in a civil tribunal, interrupts the execution of the sentence of the court-martial, and the offender after having answered to the civil authorities for the offense shall, upon the request of competent military authority, be returned to the place of original custody for the completion of the person’s sentence.

PART III. NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENT

ARTICLE 15. COMMANDING OFFICER’S NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENT

  1. Under such regulations as prescribed, any commanding officer (and for purposes of this article, officers-in-charge) may impose disciplinary punishments for minor offenses without the intervention of a court-martial pursuant to this article. The governor, the adjutant general, or an officer of a general or flag rank in command may delegate the powers under this article to a principal assistant who is a member of the state military forces.
  2. Any commanding officer may impose upon enlisted members of the officer’s command:
    1. An admonition;
    2. A reprimand;
    3. The withholding of privileges for not more than six (6) months;
    4. The forfeiture of pay of not more than seven (7) days’ pay;
    5. A fine of not more than seven (7) days’ pay;
    6. A reduction to the next inferior pay grade, if the grade from which demoted is within the promotion authority of the officer imposing the reduction or any officer subordinate to the one who imposes the reduction;
    7. Extra duties, including fatigue or other duties, for not more than fourteen (14) days, which need not be consecutive; and
    8. Restriction to certain specified limits, with or without suspension from duty, for not more than fourteen (14) days, which need not be consecutive.
  3. Any commanding officer of the grade of major or lieutenant commander, or above, may impose upon enlisted members of the officer’s command:
    1. Any punishment authorized in subsection (b)(1), (2) and (3) of this article;
    2. The forfeiture of not more than one-half (½) of one (1) month’s pay per month for two (2) months;
    3. A fine of not more than one (1) month’s pay;
    4. A reduction to the lowest or any intermediate pay grade, if the grade from which demoted is within the promotion authority of the officer imposing the reduction or any officer subordinate to the one who imposes the reduction, but an enlisted member in a pay grade above E-4 may not be reduced more than two (2) pay grades;
    5. Extra duties, including fatigue or other duties, for not more than forty-five (45) days, which need not be consecutive; and (6) Restriction to certain specified limits, with or without suspension from duty, for not more than sixty (60) days, which need not be consecutive.
  4. The governor, the adjutant general, an officer exercising general court-martial convening authority, or an officer of a general or flag rank in command may impose:
    1. Upon officers of the officer’s command:
      1. Any punishment authorized in subsection (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this article; and
      2. Arrest in quarters for not more than thirty (30) days, which need not be consecutive.
    2. Upon enlisted members of the officer’s command:
      1. Any punishment authorized in subsection (c) of this article.
  5. Whenever any of those punishments are combined to run consecutively, the total length of the combined punishment cannot exceed the authorized duration of the longest punishment in the combination, and there must be an apportionment of punishments so that no single punishment in the combination exceeds its authorized length under this article.
  6. Except in the case of a member attached to or embarked in a vessel, punishment under this article may not be imposed on any member under this article if the member has, before the imposition of such punishment, demanded trial by court-martial in lieu of such punishment.
  7. The officer who imposes the punishment, or the successor in command, may, at any time, suspend, set aside, mitigate, or remit any part or amount of the punishment and restore all rights, privileges, and property affected. The officer also may:
    1. Mitigate reduction in grade to forfeiture of pay;
    2. Mitigate arrest in quarters to restriction; or
    3. Mitigate extra duties to restriction.
  8. A person punished under this article who considers the punishment unjust or disproportionate to the offense may, through the proper channel, appeal to the next superior authority within fifteen (15) days after the punishment is either announced or sent to the accused, as the commander may determine. The appeal shall be promptly forwarded and decided, but the person punished may in the meantime be required to undergo the punishment adjudged. The superior authority may exercise the same powers with respect to the punishment imposed as may be exercised under subsection (g) of this article by the officer who imposed the punishment. Before acting on an appeal from a punishment, the authority that is to act on the appeal may refer the case to a judge advocate for consideration and advice.
  9. The imposition and enforcement of disciplinary punishment under this article for any act or omission is not a bar to trial by court-martial or a civilian court of competent jurisdiction for a serious crime or offense growing out of the same act or omission and not properly punishable under this article; but the fact that a disciplinary punishment has been enforced may be shown by the accused upon trial and, when so shown, it shall be considered in determining the measure of punishment to be adjudged in the event of a finding of guilty.
  10. Whenever a punishment of forfeiture of pay is imposed under this article, the forfeiture may apply to pay accruing before, on, or after the date that punishment is imposed.
  11. Regulations may prescribe the form of records to be kept of proceedings under this article and may prescribe that certain categories of those proceedings shall be in writing.

The mitigated punishment shall not be for a greater period than the punishment mitigated. When mitigating reduction in grade to forfeiture of pay, the amount of the forfeiture shall not be greater than the amount that could have been imposed initially under this article by the officer who imposed the punishment mitigated.

PART IV. COURT-MARTIAL JURISDICTION

ARTICLE 16. COURTS-MARTIAL CLASSIFIED

The three (3) kinds of courts-martial in the state military forces are:

  1. General courts-martial, consisting of:
    1. A military judge and not less than five (5) members; or
    2. Only a military judge, if before the court is assembled the accused, knowing the identity of the military judge and after consultation with defense counsel, requests orally on the record or in writing a court composed only of a military judge and the military judge approves;
  2. Special courts-martial, consisting of:
    1. A military judge and not less than three (3) members; or
    2. Only a military judge, if one has been detailed to the court, and the accused under the same conditions as those prescribed in subsection (1)(B) of this article so requests; and
  3. Summary courts-martial, consisting of one (1) commissioned officer.

ARTICLE 17. JURISDICTION OF COURTS-MARTIAL IN GENERAL

Each component of the state military forces has court-martial jurisdiction over all members of the particular component who are subject to this code. Additionally, the army and air national guard state military forces have court-martial jurisdiction over all members subject to this code.

ARTICLE 18. JURISDICTION OF GENERAL COURTS-MARTIAL

Subject to article 17 of this code, general courts-martial have jurisdiction to try persons subject to this code for any offense made punishable by this code and may, under such limitations as the governor may prescribe, adjudge any punishment not forbidden by this code.

ARTICLE 19. JURISDICTION OF SPECIAL COURTS-MARTIAL

Subject to article 17 of this code, special courts-martial have jurisdiction to try persons subject to this code for any offense made punishable by this code and may, under such limitations as the governor may prescribe, adjudge any punishment not forbidden by this code except dishonorable discharge, dismissal, confinement for more than one (1) year, forfeiture of pay exceeding two-thirds (2/3) pay per month, or forfeiture of pay for more than one (1) year.

ARTICLE 20. JURISDICTION OF SUMMARY COURTS-MARTIAL

  1. Subject to article 17 of this code, summary courts-martial have jurisdiction to try persons subject to this code, except officers, cadets, candidates, and midshipmen, for any offense made punishable by this code under such limitations as the governor may prescribe.
  2. No person in the rank of E-7 or above may be brought to trial before a summary court-martial if that person objects thereto. If objection to trial by summary court-martial is made by an accused in the rank of E-7 or above, trial by special or general court-martial may be ordered, as may be appropriate. Members in the rank of E-6 and below do not have the right to reject trial before a summary court-martial. Summary courts-martial may, under such limitations as the governor may prescribe, adjudge any punishment not forbidden by this code except dismissal, dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge, confinement for more than one (1) month, restriction to specified limits for more than two (2) months, or forfeiture of more than two-thirds (2/3) of one (1) month’s pay. (c) A summary court-martial is a noncriminal forum. A finding of guilty at a summary court-martial does not constitute a criminal conviction.

ARTICLE 21. RESERVED

PART V. APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION OF COURTS-MARTIAL

ARTICLE 22. WHO MAY CONVENE GENERAL COURTS-MARTIAL

  1. General courts-martial may be convened by:
    1. The governor;
    2. The adjutant general;
    3. The commanding officer of a force of the state military forces;
    4. The commanding officer of a division or a separate brigade; or
    5. The commanding officer of a separate wing.
  2. If any such commanding officer is an accuser, the court shall be convened by superior competent authority and may in any case be convened by such superior authority if considered desirable by such authority.

ARTICLE 23. WHO MAY CONVENE SPECIAL COURTS-MARTIAL

  1. Special courts-martial may be convened by:
    1. Any person who may convene a general court-martial;
    2. The commanding officer of a garrison, fort, post, camp, station, air national guard base, or naval base or station;
    3. The commanding officer of a brigade, regiment, detached battalion, or corresponding unit of the army;
    4. The commanding officer of a wing, group, separate squadron, or corresponding unit of the air force; or
    5. The commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the adjutant general.
  2. If any such officer is an accuser, the court shall be convened by superior competent authority and may in any case be convened by such superior authority if considered desirable by such authority.

ARTICLE 24. WHO MAY CONVENE SUMMARY COURTS-MARTIAL

  1. Summary courts-martial may be convened by:
    1. Any person who may convene a general or special court-martial;
    2. The commanding officer of a detached company or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the army;
    3. The commanding officer of a detached squadron or other detachment, or corresponding unit of the air force; or
    4. The commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when empowered by the adjutant general.
  2. When only one (1) commissioned officer is present with a command or detachment, that officer shall be the summary court-martial of that command or detachment and shall hear and determine all summary court-martial cases. Summary courts-martial may, however, be convened in any case by superior competent authority if considered desirable by such authority.

ARTICLE 25. WHO MAY SERVE ON COURTS-MARTIAL

  1. Any commissioned officer of the state military forces is eligible to serve on all courts-martial for the trial of any person subject to this code.
  2. Any warrant officer of the state military forces is eligible to serve on general and special courts-martial for the trial of any person subject to this code, other than a commissioned officer.
    1. Any enlisted member of the state military forces is eligible to serve on a general or special court-martial for the trial of any other enlisted member. (c)(1) Any enlisted member of the state military forces is eligible to serve on a general or special court-martial for the trial of any other enlisted member.
    2. Before a court-martial with a military judge and members is assembled for trial, an enlisted member who is an accused may personally request, orally on the record or in writing, that:
      1. The membership of the court-martial be comprised entirely of officers; or
      2. Enlisted members comprise at least one-third (1/3) of the membership of the court-martial, regardless of whether enlisted members have been detailed to the court-martial.
    3. Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, after such a request, the accused may not be tried by a general or special court-martial if the membership of the court-martial is inconsistent with the request.
    4. If, because of physical conditions or military exigencies, a sufficient number of eligible officers or enlisted members, as the case may be, is not available to carry out the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, the trial may nevertheless be held. In that event, the convening authority shall make a detailed written statement of the reasons for nonavailability. The statement shall be appended to the record.
    1. The accused in a court-martial with a military judge and members may, after the findings are announced and before any matter is presented in the sentencing phase, request, orally on the record or in writing, sentencing by members. (d)(1) The accused in a court-martial with a military judge and members may, after the findings are announced and before any matter is presented in the sentencing phase, request, orally on the record or in writing, sentencing by members.
    2. The convening authority shall detail not less than the number of members necessary to impanel the court-martial under article 29.
  3. When convening a court-martial, the convening authority shall detail as members thereof such members of the state military forces as, in the convening authority’s opinion, are best qualified for the duty by reason of age, education, training, experience, length of service, and judicial temperament. No member of the state military forces is eligible to serve as a member of a general or special court-martial when that member is the accuser, a witness, or has acted as investigating officer or as counsel in the same case.
  4. Before a court-martial is assembled for the trial of a case, the convening authority may excuse a member of the court from participating in the case. The convening authority may delegate the authority under this subsection to a judge advocate or to any other principal assistant.

ARTICLE 25A. RESERVED

ARTICLE 26. MILITARY JUDGE OF A GENERAL OR SPECIAL COURT-MARTIAL

  1. A military judge shall be detailed to each general and special court-martial.
  2. A military judge shall be:
    1. An active or retired commissioned officer of an organized state military force and qualified, by reason of education, training, experience, and judicial temperament, for duty;
    2. A member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state or a member of the bar of a federal court for at least five (5) years;
    3. Certified as a military judge by the senior force judge advocate which is the same force as the accused; and
    4. Certified as qualified, by reason of education, training, experience, and judicial temperament, for duty.
  3. In the instance when a military judge is not a member of the bar of the highest court of the state, the military judge shall be deemed admitted pro hac vice, subject to filing a certificate with the senior force judge advocate which is the same force as the accused setting forth such qualifications provided in subsection (b) of this article.
  4. The military judge of a general or special court-martial shall be designated by the senior force judge advocate which is the same force as the accused, or a designee, for detail by the convening authority. Neither the convening authority nor any staff member of the convening authority shall prepare or review any report concerning the effectiveness, fitness, or efficiency of the military judge so detailed, which relates to performance of duty as a military judge.
  5. No person is eligible to act as military judge in a case if that person is the accuser or a witness, or has acted as preliminary hearing officer or a counsel in the same case.
  6. The military judge of a court-martial may not consult with the members of the court except in the presence of the accused, trial counsel, and defense counsel, nor vote with the members of the court.
  7. A military judge may be detailed under subsection (a) of this article to a court-martial or a proceeding under article 30 that is convened in a different armed force, when so permitted by the senior force judge advocate of the armed force of which the military judge is a member.

ARTICLE 26A. MILITARY MAGISTRATES

  1. A military magistrate will be a commissioned officer of the state military forces who:
    1. Is a member of the bar of a federal court or a member of the bar of the highest court of a state; and
    2. Is certified to be qualified, by reason of education, training, experience, and judicial temperament, for duty as a military magistrate by the state judge advocate.
  2. In accordance with regulations promulgated by the governor or his designee, in addition to duties when designated under this code, a military magistrate may be assigned to perform other duties of a nonjudicial nature.

ARTICLE 27. DETAIL OF TRIAL COUNSEL AND DEFENSE COUNSEL

  1. General provision:
    1. For each general and special court-martial, the authority convening the court shall detail trial counsel, defense counsel, and such assistants as are appropriate.
    2. No person who, with respect to a case, has served as a preliminary hearing officer, court member, military judge, military magistrate, or appellate judge may later serve as trial counsel, assistant trial counsel, or, unless expressly requested by the accused, as defense counsel or assistant or associate defense counsel in the same case. No person who has acted for the prosecution may act later in the same case for the defense nor may any person who has acted for the defense act later in the same case for the prosecution.
  2. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this article, trial counsel, defense counsel, or assistant defense counsel detailed for a general or special court-martial must be:
    1. A judge advocate as defined in article 1(a)(3) of this code; and
    2. A member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of the state where the court-martial is held.
  3. Defense counsel and assistant defense counsel detailed for a special or general court-martial shall have the qualifications set forth in subsection (b) of this article.
  4. Trial counsel, assistant trial counsel, defense counsel, and assistant defense counsel detailed for a special court-martial must be determined to be competent to perform such duties by the senior force judge advocate, under such rules as the governor or his designee may prescribe.

ARTICLE 28. DETAIL OR EMPLOYMENT OF REPORTERS AND INTERPRETERS

Under such regulations as may be prescribed, the convening authority of a general or special court-martial or court of inquiry shall detail or employ qualified court reporters, who shall record the proceedings of and testimony taken before that court and may detail or employ interpreters who shall interpret for the court.

ARTICLE 29. ASSEMBLY AND IMPANELING OF MEMBERS — DETAIL OF NEW MEMBERS AND MILITARY JUDGES

  1. The military judge shall announce the assembly of a general or special court-martial with members. After such a court-martial is assembled, no member may be absent, unless the member is excused:
    1. As a result of a challenge;
    2. Under subsection (b)(1)(B) of this article; or
    3. By order of the military judge or the convening authority for disability or other good cause.
  2. Impaneling.
    1. Under rules prescribed by the governor or his designated representative, the military judge of a general or special court-martial with members shall:
      1. After determination of challenges, impanel the court-martial; and
      2. Excuse the members who, having been assembled, are not impaneled.
    2. In a general court-martial, the military judge shall impanel eight (8) members.
    3. In a special court-martial, the military judge shall impanel four (4) members.
  3. In addition to members under subsection (b) of this article, the military judge shall impanel alternate members, if the convening authority authorizes alternate members.
  4. Detail of new members.
    1. If, after members are impaneled, the membership of the court-martial is reduced to fewer than twelve (12) members with respect to a general court-martial in a capital case, fewer than six (6) members with respect to a general court-martial in a noncapital case, or fewer than four (4) members with respect to a special court-martial, the trial may not proceed unless the convening authority details new members and, from among the members so detailed, the military judge impanels new members sufficient in number to provide the membership specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
    2. Membership shall be as follows:
      1. At least six (6) but not more than eight (8) members with respect to a general court-martial; and (B) Four (4) members with respect to a special court-martial.
  5. If the military judge is unable to proceed with the trial because of disability or otherwise, a new military judge shall be detailed to the court-martial.
  6. Evidence.
    1. In the case of new members under subsection (d) of this article, the trial may proceed with the new members present after the evidence previously introduced is read or, in the case of audiotape, videotape, or similar recording, is played, in the presence of the new members, the military judge, the accused, and counsel for both sides.
    2. In the case of a new military judge under subsection (e) of this article, the trial shall proceed as if no evidence had been introduced, unless the evidence previously introduced is read or, in the case of audiotape, videotape, or similar recording, is played, in the presence of the new military judge, the accused, and counsel for both sides.

PART VI. PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 30. CHARGES AND SPECIFICATIONS

  1. In general. Charges and specifications:
    1. May be preferred only by a person subject to this chapter; and
    2. Shall be preferred by presentment in writing, signed under oath before a commissioned officer of the state military forces who is authorized to administer oaths.
  2. The writing under subsection (a) of this article shall state that:
    1. The signer has personal knowledge of, or has investigated, the matters set forth in the charges and specifications; and
    2. The matters set forth in the charges and specifications are true, to the best of the knowledge and belief of the signer.
  3. When charges and specifications are preferred under subsection (a) of this article, the proper authority shall, as soon as practicable:
    1. Inform the person accused of the charges and specifications; and
    2. Determine what disposition should be made of the charges and specifications in the interest of justice and discipline.

ARTICLE 31. COMPULSORY SELF-INCRIMINATION PROHIBITED

  1. No person subject to this code may compel any person to incriminate himself or to answer any question, the answer to which may tend to incriminate him.
  2. No person subject to this code may interrogate or request any statement from an accused or a person suspected of an offense without first informing that person of the nature of the accusation and advising that person that the person does not have to make any statement regarding the offense of which the person is accused or suspected and that any statement made by the person may be used as evidence against the person in a trial by court-martial.
  3. No person subject to this code may compel any person to make a statement or produce evidence before any military court if the statement or evidence is not material to the issue and may tend to degrade the person.
  4. No statement obtained from any person in violation of this article or through the use of coercion, unlawful influence, or unlawful inducement may be received in evidence against the person in a trial by court-martial.

ARTICLE 32. INVESTIGATION

  1. In general.
      1. Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a preliminary hearing shall be held before referral of charges and specifications for trial by general court-martial. The preliminary hearing shall be conducted by an impartial hearing officer, detailed by the convening authority in accordance with subsection (b) of this article. (1)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a preliminary hearing shall be held before referral of charges and specifications for trial by general court-martial. The preliminary hearing shall be conducted by an impartial hearing officer, detailed by the convening authority in accordance with subsection (b) of this article.
      2. Under regulations prescribed by the governor or his designated representative, a preliminary hearing need not be held if the accused submits a written waiver to the convening authority and the convening authority determines that a hearing is not required.
    1. The purpose of the preliminary hearing shall be limited to determining the following:
      1. Whether or not the specification alleges an offense under this chapter;
      2. Whether or not there is probable cause to believe that the accused committed the offense charged;
      3. Whether or not the convening authority has court-martial jurisdiction over the accused and over the offense; and
      4. A recommendation as to the disposition that should be made of the case.
  2. Hearing officer.
    1. A preliminary hearing under this article shall be conducted by an impartial hearing officer who:
      1. Whenever practicable, shall be a judge advocate who is certified under article 27(b); or
      2. When it is not practicable to appoint a judge advocate because of exceptional circumstances, is not a judge advocate so certified.
    2. In the case of a hearing officer under paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection, a judge advocate who is certified under article 27(b) shall be available to provide legal advice to the hearing officer.
    3. Whenever practicable, the hearing officer shall be equal in grade or senior in grade to military counsel who are detailed to represent the accused or the government at the preliminary hearing.
  3. Report to convening authority. After a preliminary hearing under this article, the hearing officer shall submit to the convening authority a written report, accompanied by a recording of the preliminary hearing, that includes the following:
    1. For each specification, a statement of the reasoning and conclusions of the hearing officer with respect to determinations under subsection (a)(2) of this article, including a summary of relevant witness testimony and documentary evidence presented at the hearing and any observations of the hearing officer concerning the testimony of witnesses and the availability and admissibility of evidence at trial;
    2. Recommendations for any necessary modifications to the form of the charges or specifications;
    3. An analysis of any additional information submitted after the hearing by the parties or by a victim of an offense, that under such rules as the governor or his designated representative may prescribe, is relevant to disposition under articles 30 and 34; and
    4. A statement of action taken on evidence adduced with respect to uncharged offenses, as described in subsection (d) of this article.
  4. If evidence adduced in an investigation under this article indicates that the accused committed an uncharged offense, the investigating officer may investigate the subject matter of that offense without the accused having first been charged with the offense if the accused:
    1. Is present at the investigation;
    2. Is informed of the nature of each uncharged offense investigated; and
    3. Is afforded the opportunities for representation, cross-examination, and presentation prescribed in subsection (b) of this article. A declination under this paragraph shall not serve as the sole basis for ordering a deposition under article 49.
  5. The requirements of this article are binding on all persons administering this code, but failure to follow them does not constitute jurisdictional error under such rules as the governor or his designated representative may prescribe.
  6. A defect in a report under subsection (c) of this article is not a basis for relief if the report is in substantial compliance with subsection (c).

ARTICLE 33. DISPOSITION GUIDANCE

The governor or his designated representative shall issue nonbinding guidance regarding factors that commanders, convening authorities, staff judge advocates, and judge advocates should take into account when exercising their duties with respect to disposition of charges and specifications in the interest of justice and discipline under articles 30 and 34. Such guidance shall take into account, with appropriate consideration of military requirements, the principles of fair and evenhanded administration of Idaho and federal criminal law.

ARTICLE 34. ADVICE TO CONVENING AUTHORITY BEFORE REFERRAL FOR TRIAL

  1. Staff judge advocate advice required before referral. Before referral of charges and specifications to a general court-martial for trial, the convening authority shall submit the matter to the staff judge advocate for advice, which the staff judge advocate shall provide to the convening authority in writing. The convening authority may not refer a specification under a charge to a general court-martial unless the staff judge advocate advises the convening authority in writing that:
    1. The specification alleges an offense under this chapter;
    2. There is probable cause to believe that the accused committed the offense charged; and
    3. A court-martial would have jurisdiction over the accused and the offense.
  2. Staff judge advocate recommendation as to disposition. Together with the written advice provided under subsection (a) of this article, the staff judge advocate shall provide a written recommendation to the convening authority as to the disposition that should be made of the specification in the interest of justice and discipline.
  3. Staff judge advocate advice and recommendation to accompany referral. When a convening authority makes a referral for trial by general court-martial, the written advice of the staff judge advocate under subsection (a) of this article and the written recommendation of the staff judge advocate under subsection (b) of this article with respect to each specification shall accompany the referral.
  4. Special court-martial; convening authority consultation with judge advocate. Before referral of charges and specifications to a special court-martial for trial, the convening authority shall consult a judge advocate on relevant legal issues.
  5. General and special courts-martial; correction of charges and specifications before referral. Before referral for trial by general court-martial or special court-martial, changes may be made to charges and specifications:
    1. To correct errors in form; and
    2. When applicable, to conform to the substance of the evidence contained in a report under article 32(c).
  6. Referral defined. In this article, the term “referral” means the order of a convening authority that charges and specifications against an accused be tried by a specified court-martial.

ARTICLE 35. SERVICE OF CHARGES — COMMENCEMENT OF TRIAL

  1. In general. Trial counsel detailed for a court-martial under article 27 shall cause to be served upon the accused a copy of the charges and specifications referred for trial.
  2. Commencement of trial.
    1. Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, no trial or other proceeding of a general court-martial or a special court-martial, including any session under article 39(a), may be held over the objection of the accused:
      1. With respect to a general court-martial, from the time of service through the fifth day after the date of service; or
      2. With respect to a special court-martial, from the time of service through the third day after the date of service.
    2. An objection under paragraph (1) of this subsection may be raised only at the first session of the trial or other proceeding and only if the first session occurs before the end of the applicable period under paragraph (1)(A) or (1)(B) of this subsection. If the first session occurs before the end of the applicable period, the military judge shall, at that session, inquire as to whether the defense objects under this subsection.
    3. This subsection shall not apply in time of war.

PART VII. TRIAL PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 36. GOVERNOR OR THE ADJUTANT GENERAL MAY PRESCRIBE RULES

Pretrial, trial, and posttrial procedures, including modes of proof, for courts-martial cases arising under this code, and for courts of inquiry, may be prescribed by the governor or the adjutant general by regulations, or as otherwise provided by law, which shall apply the principles of law and the rules of evidence generally recognized in military criminal cases in the courts of the armed forces but which may not be contrary to or inconsistent with this code.

ARTICLE 37. UNLAWFULLY INFLUENCING ACTION OF COURT

  1. No authority convening a general, special, or summary court-martial, nor any other commanding officer, or officer serving on the staff thereof, may censure, reprimand, or admonish the court or any member, the military judge, or counsel thereof, with respect to the findings or sentence adjudged by the court or with respect to any other exercise of its or their functions in the conduct of the proceedings. No person subject to this code may attempt to coerce or, by any unauthorized means, influence the action of a court-martial or court of inquiry or any member thereof, in reaching the findings or sentence in any case, or the action of any convening, approving, or reviewing authority with respect to their judicial acts. The foregoing provisions of this subsection shall not apply with respect to: (1) general instructional or informational courses in military justice if such courses are designed solely for the purpose of instructing members of a command in the substantive and procedural aspects of courts-martial; or (2) to statements and instructions given in open court by the military judge, summary court-martial officer, or counsel. (b) In the preparation of an effectiveness, fitness, or efficiency report, or any other report or document used in whole or in part for the purpose of determining whether a member of the state military forces is qualified to be advanced in grade, or in determining the assignment or transfer of a member of the state military forces, or in determining whether a member of the state military forces should be retained on active status, no person subject to this code may, in preparing any such report: (1) consider or evaluate the performance of duty of any such member as a member of a court-martial or witness therein; or (2) give a less favorable rating or evaluation of any counsel of the accused because of zealous representation before a court-martial.

ARTICLE 38. DUTIES OF TRIAL COUNSEL AND DEFENSE COUNSEL

  1. The trial counsel of a general or special court-martial shall be a member in good standing of the state bar and shall prosecute in the name of the state and shall, under the direction of the court, prepare the record of the proceedings.
  2. Defense counsel:
    1. The accused has the right to be represented in defense before a general or special court-martial or at an investigation under article 32 of this code as provided in this subsection.
    2. The accused may be represented by civilian counsel at the provision and expense of the accused.
    3. The accused may be represented:
      1. By military counsel detailed under article 27 of this code; or
      2. By military counsel of the accused’s own selection if that counsel is reasonably available as determined under paragraph (7) of this subsection.
    4. If the accused is represented by civilian counsel, military counsel detailed or selected under paragraph (3) of this subsection shall act as associate counsel unless excused at the request of the accused.
    5. Except as provided under paragraph (6) of this subsection, if the accused is represented by military counsel of his own selection under paragraph (3)(B) of this subsection, any military counsel detailed under paragraph (3)(A) of this subsection shall be excused.
    6. The accused is not entitled to be represented by more than one military counsel. However, the person authorized under regulations prescribed under article 27 of this code to detail counsel, in that person’s sole discretion:
      1. May detail additional military counsel as assistant defense counsel; and
      2. If the accused is represented by military counsel of the accused’s own selection under paragraph (3)(B) of this subsection, may approve a request from the accused that military counsel detailed under paragraph (3)(A) of this subsection act as associate defense counsel.
    7. The senior force judge advocate of the same force of which the accused is a member shall determine whether the military counsel selected by an accused is reasonably available.
  3. In any court-martial proceeding resulting in a conviction, the defense counsel:
    1. May forward for attachment to the record of proceedings a brief of such matters as counsel determines should be considered in behalf of the accused on review, including any objection to the contents of the record which counsel considers appropriate; and
    2. May take other action authorized by this code.

ARTICLE 39. SESSIONS

  1. At any time after the service of charges which have been referred for trial to a court-martial composed of a military judge and members, the military judge may, subject to article 35 of this code, call the court into session without the presence of the members for the purpose of:
    1. Hearing and determining motions raising defenses or objections which are capable of determination without trial of the issues raised by a plea of not guilty;
    2. Hearing and ruling upon any matter which may be ruled upon by the military judge under this code, whether or not the matter is appropriate for later consideration or decision by the members of the court;
    3. Holding the arraignment and receiving the pleas of the accused;
    4. Conducting a sentencing proceeding and sentencing the accused in noncapital cases unless the accused requests sentencing by members under article 25; and
    5. Performing any other procedural function which does not require the presence of the members of the court under this code. These proceedings shall be conducted in the presence of the accused, the defense counsel, and the trial counsel and shall be made a part of the record. These proceedings may be conducted notwithstanding the number of court members and without regard to article 29.
  2. When the members of a court-martial deliberate or vote, only the members may be present. All other proceedings, including any other consultation of the members of the court with counsel or the military judge, shall be made a part of the record and shall be in the presence of the accused, the defense counsel, the trial counsel, and the military judge.

ARTICLE 40. CONTINUANCES

The military judge of a court-martial or a summary court-martial may, for reasonable cause grant a continuance to any party for such time and as often as may appear to be just.

ARTICLE 41. CHALLENGES

  1. Challenges generally.
    1. The military judge and members of a general or special court-martial may be challenged by the accused or the trial counsel for cause stated to the court. The military judge or the court shall determine the relevancy and validity of challenges for cause and may not receive a challenge to more than one (1) person at a time. Challenges by the trial counsel shall ordinarily be presented and decided before those by the accused are offered.
    2. If exercise of a challenge for cause reduces the court below the number of members required by article 16 of this code, all parties shall, notwithstanding article 29 of this code, either exercise or waive any challenge for cause then apparent against the remaining members of the court before additional members are detailed to the court. However, peremptory challenges shall not be exercised at that time.
  2. Preemptory challenges.
    1. Each accused and the trial counsel are entitled initially to one (1) peremptory challenge of members of the court. The military judge may not be challenged except for cause.
    2. If exercise of a peremptory challenge reduces the court below the minimum number of members required by article 16 of this code, the parties shall, notwithstanding article 29 of this code, either exercise or waive any remaining peremptory challenge, not previously waived, against the remaining members of the court before additional members are detailed to the court.
    3. Whenever additional members are detailed to the court, and after any challenges for cause against such additional members are presented and decided, each accused and the trial counsel are entitled to one (1) peremptory challenge against members not previously subject to peremptory challenge.

ARTICLE 42. OATHS OR AFFIRMATIONS

  1. Before performing their respective duties, military judges, general and special courts-martial members, trial counsel, defense counsel, reporters, and interpreters shall take an oath or affirmation in the presence of the accused to perform their duties faithfully. The form of the oath or affirmation, the time and place of the taking thereof, the manner of recording the same, and whether the oath or affirmation shall be taken for all cases in which these duties are to be performed or for a particular case, shall be as prescribed in regulation or as provided by law. These regulations may provide that an oath or affirmation to perform faithfully the duties as a military judge, trial counsel, or defense counsel may be taken at any time by any judge advocate or other person certified or designated to be qualified or competent for the duty, and if such an oath or affirmation is taken, it need not again be taken at the time the judge advocate or other person is detailed to that duty.
  2. Each witness before a court-martial shall be examined under oath or affirmation.

ARTICLE 43. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this article, a person charged with any offense is not liable to be tried by court-martial or punished under article 15 of this code if the offense was committed more than three (3) years before the receipt of sworn charges and specifications by an officer exercising court-martial jurisdiction over the command or before the imposition of punishment under article 15 of this code.
  2. Periods in which the accused is absent without authority or fleeing from justice shall be excluded in computing the period of limitation prescribed in this article.
  3. Periods in which the accused was absent from territory in which the state has the authority to apprehend him, or in the custody of civil authorities, or in the hands of the enemy, shall be excluded in computing the period of limitation prescribed in this article.
  4. When the United States is at war, the running of any statute of limitations applicable to any offense under this code:
    1. Involving fraud or attempted fraud against the United States, any state, or any agency of either in any manner, whether by conspiracy or not;
    2. Committed in connection with the acquisition, care, handling, custody, control, or disposition of any real or personal property of the United States or any state; or
    3. Committed in connection with the negotiation, procurement, award, performance, payment, interim financing, cancellation, or other termination or settlement, of any contract, subcontract, or purchase order which is connected with or related to the prosecution of the war, or with any disposition of termination inventory by any war contractor or government agency;
  5. Exception.
    1. If charges or specifications are dismissed as defective or insufficient for any cause and the period prescribed by the applicable statute of limitations:
      1. Has expired; or will be met.
      2. Will expire within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of dismissal of the charges and specifications, trial and punishment under new charges and specifications are not barred by the statute of limitations if the conditions specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection are met.
    2. The conditions referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection are that the new charges and specifications must:
      1. Be received by an officer exercising summary court-martial jurisdiction over the command within one hundred eighty (180) days after the dismissal of the charges or specifications; and
      2. Allege the same acts or omissions that were alleged in the dismissed charges or specifications (or allege acts or omissions that were included in the dismissed charges or specifications).
  6. Fraudulent enlistment or appointment. A person charged with fraudulent enlistment or fraudulent appointment under article 104a(1) may be tried by court-martial if the sworn charges and specifications are received by an officer exercising summary court-martial jurisdiction with respect to that person, as follows:
    1. In the case of an enlisted member, during the period of the enlistment or five (5) years, whichever provides a longer period.
    2. In the case of an officer, during the period of the appointment or five (5) years, whichever provides a longer period.
  7. DNA evidence. If DNA testing implicates an identified person in the commission of an offense punishable by confinement for more than one (1) year, no statute of limitations that would otherwise preclude prosecution of the offense shall preclude such prosecution until a period of time following the implication of the person by DNA testing has elapsed that is equal to the otherwise applicable limitation period.

is suspended until two (2) years after the termination of hostilities as proclaimed by the president or by a joint resolution of congress.

ARTICLE 44. FORMER JEOPARDY

  1. No person may, without his consent, be tried a second time for the same offense.
  2. No proceeding in which an accused has been found guilty by a court-martial upon any charge or specification is a trial in the sense of this article until the finding of guilty has become final after review of the case has been fully completed.
    1. A court-martial with a military judge alone is a trial in the sense of this article if, without fault of the accused after introduction of evidence and before announcement of findings under article 53, the case is dismissed or terminated by the convening authority or on motion of the prosecution for failure of available evidence or witnesses. (c)(1) A court-martial with a military judge alone is a trial in the sense of this article if, without fault of the accused after introduction of evidence and before announcement of findings under article 53, the case is dismissed or terminated by the convening authority or on motion of the prosecution for failure of available evidence or witnesses.
    2. A court-martial with a military judge and members is a trial in the sense of this article if, without fault of the accused after the members, having taken an oath as members under article 42 and after completion of challenges under article 41, are impaneled, and before announcement of findings under article 53, the case is dismissed or terminated by the convening authority or on motion of the prosecution for failure of available evidence or witnesses.

ARTICLE 45. PLEAS OF THE ACCUSED

  1. Irregular and similar pleas. If an accused after arraignment makes an irregular pleading, or after a plea of guilty sets up matter inconsistent with the plea, or if it appears that the accused has entered the plea of guilty improvidently or through lack of understanding of its meaning and effect, or if the accused fails or refuses to plead, a plea of not guilty shall be entered in the record, and the court shall proceed as though the accused had pleaded not guilty.
  2. Pleas of guilty. With respect to any charge or specification to which a plea of guilty has been made by the accused and accepted by the military judge or by a court-martial without a military judge, a finding of guilty of the charge or specification may be entered immediately without vote. This finding shall constitute the finding of the court unless the plea of guilty is withdrawn prior to announcement of the sentence, in which event the proceedings shall continue as though the accused had pleaded not guilty.
  3. Harmless error. A variance from the requirements of this article is harmless error if the variance does not materially prejudice the substantial rights of the accused.

ARTICLE 46. OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN WITNESSES AND OTHER EVIDENCE IN TRIALS BY COURT

  1. In a case referred for trial by court-martial, the trial counsel and the defense counsel shall have equal opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence as prescribed by regulations and provided by law. Process issued in court-martial cases to compel witnesses to appear and testify and to compel the production of other evidence shall apply the principles of law and the rules of courts-martial generally recognized in military criminal cases in the courts of the armed forces of the United States, but which may not be contrary to or inconsistent with this code. Process shall run to any part of the United States, or the territories, commonwealths, and possessions, and may be executed by civil officers as prescribed by the laws of the place where the witness or evidence is located or of the United States.
  2. Subpoena and other process generally. Any subpoena or other process issued under this article:
    1. Shall be similar to that which courts of the state of Idaho or courts of the United States having criminal jurisdiction may issue;
    2. Shall be executed in accordance with regulations prescribed by the governor or his designated representative; and
    3. Shall run to any part of the United States and to the commonwealths and possessions of the United States.
  3. Subpoena and other process for witnesses. A subpoena or other process may be issued to compel a witness to appear and testify:
    1. Before a court-martial, military commission, or court of inquiry;
    2. At a deposition under article 49; or
    3. As otherwise authorized under this chapter.
  4. In general. A subpoena or other process may be issued to compel the production of evidence:
    1. For a court-martial, military commission, or court of inquiry;
    2. For a deposition under article 49;
    3. For an investigation of an offense under this chapter; or
    4. As otherwise authorized under this chapter.
  5. Investigative subpoena. An investigative subpoena under subsection (c)(3) of this article may be issued before referral of charges to a court-martial only if a general court-martial convening authority has authorized counsel for the government to issue such a subpoena or a military judge issues such a subpoena pursuant to article 30.
  6. Warrant or order for wire or electronic communications. With respect to an investigation of an offense under this chapter, a military judge detailed in accordance with article 26 or 30 may issue warrants or court orders for the contents of, and records concerning, wire or electronic communications in the same manner as such warrants and orders may be issued by a district court of the state of Idaho under title 19, Idaho Code, subject to such limitations as the governor or his designated representative may prescribe. (g) Request for relief from subpoena or other process. If a person requests relief from a subpoena or other process under this article on grounds that compliance is unreasonable or oppressive or is prohibited by law, a military judge detailed in accordance with article 26 or 30 shall review the request and shall:
    1. Order that the subpoena or other process be modified or withdrawn, as appropriate; or
    2. Order the person to comply with the subpoena or other process.

ARTICLE 47. REFUSAL OF PERSON NOT SUBJECT TO CHAPTER TO APPEAR, OR TESTIFY, OR PRODUCE EVIDENCE

  1. In general.
    1. Any person described in paragraph (2) of this subsection who does either of the following is guilty of an offense against the United States:
      1. Willfully neglects or refuses to appear; or
      2. Willfully refuses to qualify as a witness or to testify or to produce any evidence which that person is required to produce.
    2. The persons referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection are the following:
      1. Any person not subject to this chapter who is issued a subpoena or other process described in subsection (c) of article 46 and is provided a means for reimbursement from the government for fees and mileage at the rates allowed to witnesses attending the courts of the United States or, in the case of extraordinary hardship, is advanced such fees and mileage; and
      2. Any person not subject to this chapter who is issued a subpoena or other process described in subsection (d) of article 46.
  2. The fees and mileage of witnesses shall be advanced or paid out of the appropriations for the compensation of witnesses.

ARTICLE 48. CONTEMPT

  1. Authority to punish.
    1. With respect to any proceeding under this chapter, a judicial officer specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection may punish for contempt any person who:
      1. Uses any menacing word, sign, or gesture in the presence of the judicial officer during the proceeding;
      2. Disturbs the proceeding by any riot or disorder; or
      3. Willfully disobeys a lawful writ, process, order, rule, decree, or command issued with respect to the proceeding.
    2. A judicial officer referred to in paragraph (1) of this subsection is any of the following:
      1. Any military judge detailed to a court-martial, a provost court, a military commission, or any other proceeding under this chapter;
      2. Any military magistrate designated to preside under this code; or
      3. The governor or his designated representative of a court of inquiry.
  2. Review. A punishment under this article:
    1. If imposed by a military judge or military magistrate, may be reviewed by the district court of the judicial district where the proceeding was conducted in accordance with the applicable rules of procedure of the Idaho state courts; and (2) If imposed by a court of inquiry, shall be subject to review by the convening authority in accordance with rules prescribed by the governor or his designated representative.

ARTICLE 49. DEPOSITIONS

  1. In general.
    1. Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a convening authority or a military judge may order depositions at the request of any party.
    2. A deposition may be ordered under paragraph (1) of this subsection only if the requesting party demonstrates that, due to exceptional circumstances, it is in the interest of justice that the testimony of a prospective witness be preserved for use at a court-martial, military commission, court of inquiry, or other military court or board.
    3. A party who requests a deposition under this article shall give to every other party reasonable written notice of the time and place for the deposition.
    4. A deposition under this article shall be taken before, and authenticated by, an impartial officer, as follows:
      1. Whenever practicable, by an impartial judge advocate certified under article 27(b); or
      2. In exceptional circumstances, by an impartial military or civil officer authorized to administer oaths by the laws of the United States or the laws of the place where the deposition is taken.
  2. Representation by counsel. Representation of the parties with respect to a deposition shall be by counsel detailed in the same manner as trial counsel and defense counsel are detailed under article 27. In addition, the accused shall have the right to be represented by civilian or military counsel in the same manner as provided for in article 38(b).
  3. Admissibility and use as evidence. A deposition order under subsection (a) of this article does not control the admissibility of the deposition in a court-martial or other proceeding under this chapter. Except as otherwise provided by this code, a party may use all or part of a deposition as provided by the rules of evidence.

ARTICLE 50. DEFENSE OF LACK OF MENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

  1. It is an affirmative defense in a trial by court-martial that, at the time of the commission of the acts constituting the offense, the accused, as a result of a severe mental disease or defect, was unable to appreciate the nature and quality or the wrongfulness of the acts. Mental disease or defect does not otherwise constitute a defense.
  2. The accused has the burden of proving the defense of lack of mental responsibility by clear and convincing evidence.
  3. Whenever lack of mental responsibility of the accused with respect to an offense is properly at issue, the military judge shall instruct the members of the court as to the defense of lack of mental responsibility under this article and charge them to find the accused:
    1. Guilty;
    2. Not guilty; or
    3. Not guilty only by reason of lack of mental responsibility.
  4. Subsection (c) of this article does not apply to a court-martial composed of a military judge only. In the case of a court-martial composed of a military judge only or a summary court-martial officer, whenever lack of mental responsibility of the accused with respect to an offense is properly at issue, the military judge or summary court-martial officer shall find the accused:
    1. Guilty;
    2. Not guilty; or
    3. Not guilty only by reason of lack of mental responsibility.
  5. Notwithstanding the provisions of article 52 of this code, the accused shall be found not guilty only by reason of lack of mental responsibility if:
    1. A majority of the members of the court-martial present at the time the vote is taken determines that the defense of lack of mental responsibility has been established; or
    2. In the case of a court-martial composed of a military judge only or a summary court-martial officer, the military judge or summary court-martial officer determines that the defense of lack of mental responsibility has been established.

ARTICLE 51. VOTING AND RULINGS

  1. Voting by members of a general or special court-martial on the findings and on the sentence shall be by secret written ballot. The junior member of the court shall count the votes. The count shall be checked by the president, who shall forthwith announce the result of the ballot to the members of the court.
  2. The military judge shall rule upon all questions of law and all interlocutory questions arising during the proceedings. Any such ruling made by the military judge upon any question of law or any interlocutory question other than the factual issue of mental responsibility of the accused is final and constitutes the ruling of the court. However, the military judge may change the ruling at any time during the trial. Unless the ruling is final, if any member objects thereto, the court shall be cleared and closed and the question decided by a voice vote as provided in article 52 of this code, beginning with the junior in rank.
  3. Before a vote is taken on the findings, the military judge shall, in the presence of the accused and counsel, instruct the members of the court as to the elements of the offense and charge them:
    1. That the accused must be presumed to be innocent until his guilt is established by legal and competent evidence beyond reasonable doubt;
    2. That in the case being considered, if there is a reasonable doubt as to the guilt of the accused, the doubt must be resolved in favor of the accused and the accused must be acquitted;
    3. That, if there is a reasonable doubt as to the degree of guilt, the finding must be in a lower degree as to which there is no reasonable doubt; and
    4. That the burden of proof to establish the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt is upon the state.
  4. Subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this article do not apply to a court-martial composed of a military judge only. The military judge of such a court-martial shall determine all questions of law and fact arising during the proceedings and, if the accused is convicted, adjudge an appropriate sentence. The military judge of such a court-martial shall make a general finding and shall in addition, on request, find the facts specially. If an opinion or memorandum of decision is filed, it will be sufficient if the findings of fact appear therein.

ARTICLE 52. VOTES REQUIRED FOR CONVICTION, SENTENCING, AND OTHER MATTERS

  1. In general. No person may be convicted of an offense in a general or special court-martial, other than:
    1. After a plea of guilty under article 45(b);
    2. By a military judge in a court-martial with a military judge alone, under article 16; or
    3. In a court-martial with members under article 16, by the concurrence of at least three-fourths (¾) of the members present when the vote is taken.
  2. Level of concurrence required.
    1. In general. Except as provided in subsection (a) of this article and in paragraph (2) of this subsection, all matters to be decided by members of a general or special court-martial shall be determined by a majority vote, but a reconsideration of a finding of guilty or reconsideration of a sentence, with a view toward decreasing the sentence, may be made by any lesser vote which indicates that the reconsideration is not opposed by the number of votes required for that finding or sentence.
    2. Sentencing. All sentences imposed by members shall be determined by the concurrence of at least three-fourths (¾) of the members present when the vote is taken.

ARTICLE 53. FINDINGS AND SENTENCING

  1. Announcement. A court-martial shall announce its findings and sentence to the parties as soon as determined.
  2. Sentencing generally.
    1. General and special courts-martial.
      1. Sentencing by military judge. Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, and in this code for capital offenses, if the accused is convicted of an offense in a trial by general or special court-martial, the military judge shall sentence the accused.
      2. Sentencing by members. If the accused is convicted of an offense by general or special court-martial consisting of a military judge and members, and the accused elects sentencing by members under article 25, the members shall sentence the accused.
      3. Sentence of the accused. The sentence determined pursuant to this paragraph constitutes the sentence of the accused.
    2. Summary courts-martial. If the accused is convicted of an offense in a trial by summary court-martial, the court-martial shall sentence the accused.
      1. In general.
        1. At any time before the announcement of findings under article 53, the convening authority and the accused may enter into a plea agreement with respect to such matters as the manner in which the convening authority will dispose of one (1) or more charges and specifications and limitations on the sentence that may be adjudged for one (1) or more charges and specifications.
        2. The military judge of a general or special court-martial may not participate in discussions between the parties concerning prospective terms and conditions of a plea agreement.
        3. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this article, contains a provision for a sentence that is less than the mandatory minimum sentence applicable to an offense;
        4. Is prohibited by law; or
        5. Is contrary to, or is inconsistent with, a regulation prescribed by the governor or his designated representative with respect to terms, conditions, or other aspects of plea agreements.
      2. Binding effect of plea agreement. Upon acceptance by the military judge of a general or special court-martial, a plea agreement shall bind the parties and the court-martial.
ARTICLE 53a. PLEA AGREEMENTS

(b) Limitation on acceptance of plea agreements. The military judge of a general or special court-martial shall reject a plea agreement that:

(1) Contains a provision that has not been accepted by both parties;

(2) Contains a provision that is not understood by the accused;

(c) Limited conditions for acceptance of plea agreement for sentence below mandatory minimum for certain offenses. With respect to an offense:

(1) The military judge may accept a plea agreement that provides for a sentence of bad-conduct discharge; and

(2) Upon recommendation of the trial counsel, in exchange for substantial assistance by the accused in the investigation or prosecution of another person who has committed an offense, the military judge may accept a plea agreement that provides for a sentence that is less than the mandatory minimum sentence for the offense charged.

ARTICLE 54. RECORD OF TRIAL

  1. General and special courts-martial. Each general or special court-martial shall keep a separate record of the proceedings in each case brought before it. The record shall be certified by a court reporter, except that in the case of death, disability, or absence of a court reporter, the record shall be certified by an official selected as the governor or his designated representative may prescribe by regulation.
    1. A complete verbatim record of the proceedings and testimony shall be prepared in each general and special court-martial case resulting in a conviction; and (b)(1) A complete verbatim record of the proceedings and testimony shall be prepared in each general and special court-martial case resulting in a conviction; and
    2. In all other court-martial cases, the record shall contain such matters as may be prescribed by regulations.
  2. Summary courts-martial. Each summary court-martial shall keep a separate record of the proceedings in each case, and the record shall be certified in the manner as may be prescribed by regulations.
  3. Copy to accused. A copy of the record of the proceedings of each general and special court-martial shall be given to the accused as soon as it is certified.
  4. Contents of record.
    1. Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the record shall contain such matters as the governor or his designated representative may prescribe by regulation.
    2. In accordance with regulations prescribed by the governor or his designated representative, a complete record of proceedings and testimony shall be prepared in any case of a sentence of death, dismissal, discharge, confinement for more than six (6) months, or forfeiture of pay for more than six (6) months.
  5. A copy of the record of the proceedings of each general and special court-martial shall be given to the accused as soon as it is certified.
  6. In the case of a general or special court-martial, upon request, a copy of all prepared records of the proceedings of the court-martial shall be given to the victim of the offense if the victim testified during the proceedings. The records of the proceedings shall be provided without charge and as soon as the records are certified. The victim shall be notified of the opportunity to receive the records of the proceedings.

PART VIII. SENTENCES

ARTICLE 55. CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENTS PROHIBITED

Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking, or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment may not be adjudged by a court-martial or inflicted upon any person subject to this code. The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.

ARTICLE 56. SENTENCING

  1. The punishment which a court-martial may direct for an offense may not exceed such limits as prescribed by this code, but in no instance may a sentence exceed more than ten (10) years for a military offense, nor shall a sentence of death be adjudged. A conviction by general court-martial of any military offense for which an accused may receive a sentence of confinement for more than one (1) year is a felony offense. Except for convictions by a summary court-martial, all other military offenses are misdemeanors. Any conviction by a summary court-martial is not a criminal conviction.
  2. The limits of punishment for violations of the punitive articles prescribed herein shall be the lesser of the sentences prescribed by the manual for courts-martial of the United States currently in effect, and the state manual for courts-martial, but in no instance shall any punishment exceed that authorized by this code.
  3. Imposition of sentence.
    1. In general. In sentencing an accused, a court-martial shall impose punishment that is sufficient, but not greater than necessary, to promote justice and to maintain good order and discipline in the state military forces, taking into consideration:
      1. The nature and circumstances of the offense and the history and characteristics of the accused;
      2. The impact of the offense on:
        1. The financial, social, psychological, or medical well-being of any victim of the offense; and
        2. The mission, discipline, or efficiency of the command of the accused and any victim of the offense;
          1. To reflect the seriousness of the offense;
          2. To promote respect for the law;
          3. To provide just punishment for the offense;
          4. To promote adequate deterrence of misconduct;
          5. To protect others from further crimes by the accused;
          6. To rehabilitate the accused; and
          7. To provide, in appropriate cases, the opportunity for retraining and return to duty to meet the needs of the service; and
    2. Sentencing by military judge. In announcing the sentence in a general or special court-martial in which the accused is sentenced by a military judge alone under article 53, the military judge shall, with respect to each offense of which the accused is found guilty, specify the term of confinement, if any, and the amount of the fine, if any. If the accused is sentenced to confinement for more than one (1) offense, the military judge shall specify whether the terms of confinement are to run consecutively or concurrently.
    3. Sentencing by members. In a general or special court-martial in which the accused has elected sentencing by members, the court-martial shall announce a single sentence for all of the offenses of which the accused was found guilty.
  4. Appeal of sentence to the district court of the county where the court-martial is held.
    1. With the approval of the senior force judge advocate concerned, the government may appeal a sentence, on the grounds that the sentence violates the law or the sentence is unreasonable.
    2. An appeal under this subsection must be filed within forty-two (42) days after the date of entry of judgment.

(C) The need for the sentence:

(D) The sentences available under this chapter.

ARTICLE 56A. RESERVED

ARTICLE 57. EFFECTIVE DATE OF SENTENCES

  1. Execution of sentences. A court-martial sentence shall be executed and take effect as follows:
    1. Forfeiture and reduction. A forfeiture of pay or allowances shall be applicable to pay and allowances accruing on and after the date on which the sentence takes effect. Any forfeiture of pay or allowances or reduction in grade that is included in a sentence of a court-martial takes effect on the earlier of:
      1. The date that is fourteen (14) days after the date on which the sentence is adjudged; or
      2. In the case of a summary court-martial, the date on which the sentence is approved by the convening authority.
    2. Confinement. Any period of confinement included in a sentence of a court-martial begins to run from the date the sentence is adjudged by the court-martial, but periods during which the sentence to confinement is suspended or deferred shall be excluded in computing the service of the term of confinement.
    3. Approval of dismissal. If, in the case of a commissioned officer, cadet, or midshipman, the sentence of a court-martial extends to dismissal, that part of the sentence providing for dismissal may not be executed until approved by the secretary concerned or such undersecretary or assistant secretary as may be designated by the secretary concerned. In such a case, the secretary, undersecretary, or assistant secretary, as the case may be, may commute, remit, or suspend the sentence, or any part of the sentence, as the secretary sees fit. In time of war or national emergency, he may commute a sentence of dismissal to reduction to any enlisted grade. A person so reduced may be required to serve for the duration of the war or emergency and six (6) months thereafter.
    4. Completion of appellate review. If a sentence extends to dismissal, or a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge, that part of the sentence extending to dismissal, or a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge, may be executed in accordance with service regulations after completion of appellate review and, with respect to dismissal, approval under paragraph (3) or (4) of this subsection, as appropriate.
    5. Other sentences. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a general or special court-martial sentence is effective upon entry of judgment and a summary court-martial sentence is effective when the convening authority acts on the sentence.
  2. Deferral of sentences.
    1. In general. On application by an accused, the convening authority or, if the accused is no longer under his jurisdiction, the officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction over the command to which the accused is currently assigned may, in his sole discretion, defer the effective date of a sentence of confinement, reduction, or forfeiture. The deferment shall terminate upon entry of judgment or, in the case of a summary court-martial, when the convening authority acts on the sentence. The deferment may be rescinded at any time by the officer who granted it or, if the accused is no longer under his jurisdiction, by the officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction over the command to which the accused is currently assigned.
    2. Deferral of certain persons sentenced to confinement. In any case in which a court-martial sentences a person referred to in paragraph (3) of this subsection to confinement, the convening authority may defer the service of the sentence to confinement, without the consent of that person, until after the person has been permanently released to the state military forces by a state or foreign country referred to in that paragraph.
    3. Covered persons. Paragraph (2) of this subsection applies to a person subject to this chapter who, while in the custody of a state or foreign country, is temporarily returned by that state or foreign country to the state military forces for trial by court-martial and, after the court-martial, is returned to that state or foreign country under the authority of a mutual agreement or treaty, as the case may be.
    4. State defined. In this subsection, the term “state” includes the District of Columbia and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.
    5. Deferral while review pending. In any case in which a court-martial sentences a person to confinement, but in which review of the case is pending, the secretary concerned may defer further service of the sentence to confinement while that review is pending.
  3. Appellate review.
    1. Completion of appellate review. Appellate review is complete under this article when a review under this code is completed or a review is completed by the Idaho state courts in accordance with the applicable rules of procedure of the Idaho state courts.
    2. Completion as final judgment of legality of proceedings. The completion of appellate review shall constitute a final judgment as to the legality of the proceedings.

ARTICLE 58. EXECUTION OF CONFINEMENT

  1. A sentence of confinement adjudged by a court-martial, whether or not the sentence includes discharge or dismissal, and whether or not the discharge or dismissal has been executed, may be carried into execution by confinement in any place authorized by this code. Persons so confined are subject to the same discipline and treatment as persons regularly confined or committed to that place of confinement.
  2. The omission of “hard labor” as a sentence authorized under this code does not deprive the state confinement facility from employing it, if it otherwise is within the authority of that facility to do so.
  3. No place of confinement may require payment of any fee or charge for so receiving or confining a person except as otherwise provided by law.

ARTICLE 58A. SENTENCES — REDUCTION IN ENLISTED GRADE

  1. A court-martial sentence of an enlisted member in a pay grade above E-1, as set forth in the judgment of the court-martial entered into the record, includes:
    1. A dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge;
    2. Confinement; or
    3. Reduction of that member to pay grade E-1, if such a reduction is authorized by regulation prescribed by the governor or his designated representative. The reduction in pay grade shall take effect on the date on which the judgment is so entered.
  2. If the sentence of a member who is reduced in pay grade under subsection (a) of this article is set aside or reduced, or, as finally affirmed, does not include any punishment named in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this article, the rights and privileges of which the person was deprived because of that reduction shall be restored, including pay and allowances.

ARTICLE 58B. SENTENCES — FORFEITURE OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES DURING CONFINEMENT

  1. Generally.
    1. A court-martial sentence described in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall result in the forfeiture of pay, or of pay and allowances, due that member during any period of confinement or parole. The forfeiture pursuant to this article shall take effect on the date determined under this code and may be deferred as provided by this code. The pay and allowances forfeited, in the case of a general court-martial, shall be all pay and allowances due that member during such period and, in the case of a special court-martial, shall be two-thirds (2/3) of all pay due that member during such period.
    2. A sentence covered by this article is any sentence that includes:
      1. Confinement for more than six (6) months; or
      2. Confinement for six (6) months or less and a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge or dismissal.
  2. In a case involving an accused who has dependents, the convening authority or other person acting under article 60 of this code may waive any or all of the forfeitures of pay and allowances required by subsection (a) of this article for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Any amount of pay or allowances that, except for a waiver under this subsection, would be forfeited shall be paid, as the convening authority or other person taking action directs, to the dependents of the accused. (c) If the sentence of a member who forfeits pay and allowances under subsection (a) of this article is set aside or disapproved or, as finally approved, does not provide for a punishment referred to in subsection (a)(2) of this article, the member shall be paid the pay and allowances which the member would have been paid, except for the forfeiture, for the period during which the forfeiture was in effect.

PART IX. POSTTRIAL PROCEDURE AND REVIEW OF COURTS-MARTIAL

ARTICLE 59. ERROR OF LAW — LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSE

  1. A finding or sentence of a court-martial may not be held incorrect on the ground of an error of law unless the error materially prejudices the substantial rights of the accused.
  2. Any reviewing authority with the power to approve or affirm a finding of guilty may approve or affirm, instead, so much of the finding as includes a lesser included offense.

ARTICLE 60. POSTTRIAL PROCESSING IN GENERAL AND SPECIAL COURTS-MARTIAL

  1. Statement of trial results.
    1. The military judge of a general or special court-martial shall enter into the record of trial a document entitled “statement of trial results,” which shall set forth:
      1. Each plea and finding;
      2. The sentence, if any; and
      3. Such other information as the governor or his designated representative may prescribe by regulation.
    2. Copies of the statement of trial results shall be provided promptly to the convening authority, the accused, and any victim of the offense.
  2. Posttrial motions. In accordance with regulations prescribed by the governor or his designated representative, the military judge in a general or special court-martial shall address all posttrial motions and other posttrial matters that:
    1. May affect a plea, a finding, the sentence, the statement of trial results, the record of trial, or any posttrial action by the convening authority; and
    2. Are subject to resolution by the military judge before entry of judgment.

ARTICLE 61. WAIVER OF RIGHT TO APPEAL — WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL

  1. Waiver of right to appeal. After entry of judgment in a general or special court-martial, under procedures prescribed by the secretary concerned, the accused may waive the right to appellate review in each case subject to such review under this code. Such a waiver shall be signed by the accused and by defense counsel and attached to the record of trial.
  2. Withdrawal of appeal. In a general or special court-martial, the accused may withdraw an appeal at any time.
  3. Waiver or withdrawal as bar. A waiver or withdrawal under this article bars review under this code.

ARTICLE 62. APPEAL BY THE STATE

  1. Generally.
    1. In a trial by court-martial in which a punitive discharge may be adjudged, the state may appeal the following, other than a finding of not guilty with respect to the charge or specification by the members of the court-martial, or by a judge in a bench trial so long as it is not made in reconsideration:
      1. An order or ruling of the military judge which terminates the proceedings with respect to a charge or specification.
      2. An order or ruling which excludes evidence that is substantial proof of a fact material in the proceeding.
      3. An order or ruling which directs the disclosure of classified information.
      4. An order or ruling which imposes sanctions for nondisclosure of classified information.
      5. A refusal of the military judge to issue a protective order sought by the state to prevent the disclosure of classified information.
      6. A refusal by the military judge to enforce an order described in subparagraph (E) of this paragraph that has previously been issued by appropriate authority.
      7. An order or ruling of the military judge entering a finding of not guilty with respect to a charge or specification following the return of a finding of guilty by the members.
      1. An appeal of an order or ruling may not be taken unless the trial counsel provides the military judge with written notice of appeal from the order or ruling within seventy-two (72) hours of the order or ruling. Such notice shall include a certification by the trial counsel that the appeal is not taken for the purpose of delay and, if the order or ruling appealed is one which excludes evidence, that the evidence excluded is substantial proof of a fact material in the proceeding. (2)(A) An appeal of an order or ruling may not be taken unless the trial counsel provides the military judge with written notice of appeal from the order or ruling within seventy-two (72) hours of the order or ruling. Such notice shall include a certification by the trial counsel that the appeal is not taken for the purpose of delay and, if the order or ruling appealed is one which excludes evidence, that the evidence excluded is substantial proof of a fact material in the proceeding.
      2. An appeal of an order or ruling may not be taken when prohibited by article 44.
    2. An appeal under this article shall be diligently prosecuted as provided by law.
  2. An appeal under this article shall be forwarded to the court prescribed in article 67a of this code. In ruling on an appeal under this article, that court may act only with respect to matters of law.
  3. Any period of delay resulting from an appeal under this article shall be excluded in deciding any issue regarding denial of a speedy trial unless an appropriate authority determines that the appeal was filed solely for the purpose of delay with the knowledge that it was totally frivolous and without merit.
  4. The United States may appeal a ruling or order of a military magistrate in the same manner as had the ruling or order been made by a military judge, except that the issue shall first be presented to the military judge who designated the military magistrate or to a military judge detailed to hear the issue.
  5. The provisions of this article shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.

ARTICLE 63. REHEARINGS

  1. Each rehearing under this code shall take place before a court-martial composed of members not members of the court-martial which first heard the case. Upon a rehearing, the accused may not be tried for any offense of which he was found not guilty by the first court-martial, and no sentence in excess of or more severe than the original sentence may be adjudged, unless the sentence is based upon a finding of guilty of an offense not considered upon the merits in the original proceedings, or unless the sentence prescribed for the offense is mandatory.
  2. If the sentence adjudged by the first court-martial was in accordance with a plea agreement under article 53a and the accused at the rehearing does not comply with the agreement, or if a plea of guilty was entered for an offense at the first court-martial and a plea of not guilty was entered at the rehearing, the sentence as to those charges or specifications may include any punishment not in excess of that which could have been adjudged at the first court-martial, subject to such limitations as the governor or his designated representative may prescribe by regulation. (c) If, after appeal by the government under article 56(d), the sentence adjudged is set aside and a rehearing on sentence is ordered by the state court, the court-martial may impose any sentence that is in accordance with the order or ruling setting aside the adjudged sentence, subject to such limitations as the governor or his designated representative may prescribe by regulation.

ARTICLE 64. REVIEW BY THE SENIOR FORCE JUDGE ADVOCATE REVIEW OF FINDING OF GUILTY IN SUMMARY COURT-MARTIAL

  1. The senior force judge advocate’s review shall be in writing and shall contain the following:
    1. Conclusions as to whether:
      1. The court had jurisdiction over the accused and the offense;
      2. The charge and specification stated an offense; and
      3. The sentence was within the limits prescribed as a matter of law.
    2. A response to each allegation of error made in writing by the accused.
    3. If the case is sent for action under subsection (b) of this article, a recommendation as to the appropriate action to be taken and an opinion as to whether corrective action is required as a matter of law.
  2. Record. The record of trial and related documents in each case reviewed under subsection (a) of this article shall be sent for action to the adjutant general if:
    1. The judge advocate who reviewed the case recommends corrective action;
    2. The sentence approved under this code extends to dismissal, a bad-conduct or dishonorable discharge, or confinement for more than six (6) months; or
    3. Such action is otherwise required by regulations of the adjutant general.
  3. The adjutant general’s discretion.
    1. The adjutant general may:
      1. Disapprove or approve the findings or sentence, in whole or in part;
      2. Remit, commute, or suspend the sentence in whole or in part;
      3. Except where the evidence was insufficient at the trial to support the findings, order a rehearing on the findings, on the sentence, or on both; or
      4. Dismiss the charges.
    2. If a rehearing is ordered but the convening authority finds a rehearing impracticable, the convening authority shall dismiss the charges.
    3. If the opinion of the senior force judge advocate, or designee, in the senior force judge advocate’s review under subsection (a) of this article is that corrective action is required as a matter of law and if the adjutant general does not take action that is at least as favorable to the accused as that recommended by the judge advocate, the record of trial and action thereon shall be sent to the governor for review and action as deemed appropriate.
  4. The senior force judge advocate, or a designee, may review any case in which there has been a finding of not guilty of all charges and specifications. The senior force judge advocate, or designee, may not review a case under this subsection if that person has acted in the same case as an accuser, investigating officer, member of the court, military judge, or counsel or has otherwise acted on behalf of the prosecution or defense. The senior force judge advocate’s review shall be limited to questions of subject matter jurisdiction. (e) The record of trial and related documents in each case reviewed under subsection (d) of this article shall be sent for action to the adjutant general.
    1. The adjutant general may:
      1. When subject matter jurisdiction is found to be lacking, void the court-martial ab initio, with or without prejudice to the government, as the adjutant general deems appropriate; or
      2. Return the record of trial and related documents to the senior force judge advocate for appeal by the government as provided by law.

ARTICLE 65. TRANSMITTAL AND REVIEW OF RECORDS

  1. Finding of guilty in general or special court-martial. If the judgment of a general or special court-martial entered under this code includes a finding of guilty, the record shall be transmitted to the state staff judge advocate.
  2. Other cases. In all other cases, records of trial by court-martial and related documents shall be transmitted and disposed of as the adjutant general may prescribe by regulation.

ARTICLE 66. RESERVED

ARTICLE 67. RESERVED

ARTICLE 67A. REVIEW BY STATE APPELLATE AUTHORITY

Decisions of a court-martial are from a court with jurisdiction to issue felony convictions and appeals therefrom will be made to the district court of the judicial district wherein the court-martial was conducted within forty-two (42) days from the entry of judgment. For courts-martial held outside of the state of Idaho, venue for appeal purposes shall be in the district court of the fourth judicial district, Ada county, Idaho. The appellate procedures to be followed shall be those provided by law and rule for the appeal of state criminal cases.

ARTICLE 68. RESERVED

ARTICLE 69. RESERVED

ARTICLE 70. APPELLATE COUNSEL

  1. The senior force judge advocate shall detail a judge advocate as appellate government counsel to represent the state in the review or appeal of cases specified in article 67a of this code and before any federal court when requested to do so by the state attorney general. Appellate government counsel must be a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of the state to which the appeal is taken.
  2. Upon an appeal by the state, an accused has the right to be represented by detailed military counsel before any reviewing authority and before any appellate court.
  3. Upon the appeal by an accused, the accused has the right to be represented by military counsel before any reviewing authority.
  4. Upon the request of an accused entitled to be so represented, the senior force judge advocate shall appoint a judge advocate to represent the accused in the review or appeal of cases specified in subsections (b) and (c) of this article. (e) An accused may be represented by civilian appellate counsel at no expense to the state.

ARTICLE 71. EXECUTION OF SENTENCE — SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE

  1. If the sentence of the court-martial extends to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge and if the right of the accused to appellate review is not waived, and an appeal is not withdrawn under article 61 of this code, that part of the sentence extending to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge may not be executed until there is a final judgment as to the legality of the proceedings. A judgment as to the legality of the proceedings is final in such cases when review is completed by an appellate court prescribed in article 67a of this code and is deemed final by the law of state where the judgment was had.
  2. If the sentence of the court-martial extends to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge and if the right of the accused to appellate review is waived, or an appeal is withdrawn under article 61 of this code, that part of the sentence extending to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge may not be executed until review of the case by the senior force judge advocate and any action on that review under article 64 of this code is completed. Any other part of a court-martial sentence may be ordered executed by the convening authority or other person acting on the case under article 60 of this code when so approved under that article.

ARTICLE 72. VACATION OF SUSPENSION

  1. Before the vacation of the suspension of a special court-martial sentence, which as approved includes a bad-conduct discharge, or of any general court-martial sentence, the officer having special court-martial jurisdiction over the probationer shall hold a hearing on an alleged violation of probation. The special court-martial convening authority may detail a judge advocate who is certified under article 27(b) of this code to conduct the hearing. The probationer shall be represented at the hearing by military counsel if the probationer so desires.
  2. The record of the hearing and the recommendation of the officer having special court-martial jurisdiction shall be sent for action to the officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction over the probationer. If the officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction vacates the suspension, any unexecuted part of the sentence, except a dismissal, shall be executed, subject to applicable restrictions under article 57 in this code.
  3. The suspension of any other sentence may be vacated by any authority competent to convene, for the command in which the accused is serving or assigned, a court of the kind that imposed the sentence.

ARTICLE 73. PETITION FOR A NEW TRIAL

At any time within three (3) years after approval by the convening authority of a court-martial sentence, the accused may petition the adjutant general for a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence or fraud on the court-martial.

ARTICLE 74. REMISSION AND SUSPENSION

  1. Any authority competent to convene, for the command in which the accused is serving or assigned, a court of the kind that imposed the sentence may remit or suspend any part or amount of the unexecuted part of any sentence, including all uncollected forfeitures other than a sentence approved by the governor. (b) The governor may, for good cause, substitute an administrative form of discharge for a discharge or dismissal executed in accordance with the sentence of a court-martial.

ARTICLE 75. RESTORATION

  1. Under such regulations as may be prescribed, all rights, privileges, and property affected by an executed part of a court-martial sentence which has been set aside or disapproved, except an executed dismissal or discharge, shall be restored unless a new trial or rehearing is ordered and such executed part is included in a sentence imposed upon the new trial or rehearing.
  2. If a previously executed sentence of dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge is not imposed on a new trial, the governor or his designated representative may substitute therefor a form of discharge authorized for administrative issuance unless the accused is to serve out the remainder of the accused’s enlistment.
  3. If a previously executed sentence of dismissal is not imposed on a new trial, the governor or his designated representative may substitute therefor a form of discharge authorized for administrative issue, and the commissioned officer dismissed by that sentence may be reappointed by the governor alone to such commissioned grade and with such rank as in the opinion of the governor that former officer would have attained had he not been dismissed. The reappointment of such a former officer shall be without regard to the existence of a vacancy and shall affect the promotion status of other officers only insofar as the governor may direct. All time between the dismissal and the reappointment shall be considered as actual service for all purposes, including the right to pay and allowances.
  4. The adjutant general may prescribe regulations, with such limitations as the adjutant general considers appropriate, governing eligibility for pay and allowances for the period after the date on which an executed part of a court-martial sentence is set aside.

ARTICLE 76. FINALITY OF PROCEEDINGS, FINDINGS, AND SENTENCES

The appellate review of records of trial provided by this code, the proceedings, findings, and sentences of courts-martial as approved, reviewed, or affirmed as required by this code, and all dismissals and discharges carried into execution under sentences by courts-martial following approval, review, or affirmation as required by this code are final and conclusive. Orders publishing the proceedings of courts-martial and all action taken pursuant to those proceedings are binding upon all departments, courts, agencies, and officers of the United States and the several states, subject only to action upon a petition for a new trial as provided in article 73 of this code and to action under article 74 of this code.

ARTICLE 76A. LEAVE REQUIRED TO BE TAKEN PENDING REVIEW OF CERTAIN COURT-MARTIAL CONVICTIONS

Under regulations prescribed, an accused who has been sentenced by a court-martial may be required to take leave pending completion of action under this article if the sentence, as approved under article 60 of this code, includes an unsuspended dismissal or an unsuspended dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge. The accused may be required to begin such leave on the date on which the sentence is approved under article 60 of this code or at any time after such date, and such leave may be continued until the date on which action under this article is completed or may be terminated at any earlier time.

ARTICLE 76b. RESERVED

PART X. PUNITIVE ARTICLES

ARTICLE 77. PRINCIPALS

Any person subject to this code who:

  1. Commits an offense punishable by this code, or aids, abets, counsels, commands, or procures its commission; or
  2. Causes an act to be done which if directly performed by him would be punishable by this code;

is a principal.

ARTICLE 78. ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT

Any person subject to this code who, knowing that an offense punishable by this code has been committed, receives, comforts, or assists the offender in order to hinder or prevent his apprehension, trial, or punishment shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 79. CONVICTION OF OFFENSE CHARGED, LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSES, AND ATTEMPTS

  1. In general. An accused may be found guilty of any of the following:
    1. The offense charged;
    2. A lesser included offense;
    3. An attempt to commit the offense charged; or
    4. An attempt to commit a lesser included offense, if the attempt is an offense in its own right.
  2. Definition. In this article, the term “lesser included offense” means:
    1. An offense that is necessarily included in the offense charged; and
    2. Any lesser included offense so designated by regulation prescribed by the adjutant general.
  3. Regulatory authority. Any designation of a lesser included offense in a regulation referred to in subsection (b) of this article shall be reasonably included in the greater offense.

ARTICLE 80. ATTEMPTS

  1. An act done with specific intent to commit an offense under this code amounting to more than mere preparation and tending, even though failing, to effect its commission, is an attempt to commit that offense.
  2. Any person subject to this code who attempts to commit any offense punishable by this code shall be punished as a court-martial may direct, unless otherwise specifically prescribed.
  3. Any person subject to this code may be convicted of an attempt to commit an offense although it appears on the trial that the offense was consummated.

ARTICLE 81. CONSPIRACY

Any person subject to this code who conspires with any other person to commit an offense under this code shall, if one (1) or more of the conspirators commits an act to effect the object of the conspiracy, be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 82. SOLICITATION

  1. Soliciting commission of offenses generally. Any person subject to this code who solicits or advises another to commit an offense under this code, other than an offense specified in subsection (b) of this article, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  2. Soliciting desertion, mutiny, sedition, or misbehavior before the enemy. Any person subject to this code who solicits or advises another to violate article 85, article 94, or article 99:
    1. If the offense solicited or advised is attempted or is committed, shall be punished with the punishment provided for the commission of the offense; and
    2. If the offense solicited or advised is not attempted or committed, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 83. MALINGERING

Any person subject to this code who, for the purpose of avoiding work, duty, or service, feigns illness, physical disablement, mental lapse, or derangement, or who intentionally inflicts self-injury, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 84. BREACH OF MEDICAL QUARANTINE

Any person subject to this code who is ordered into medical quarantine by a person authorized to issue such order and who, with knowledge of the quarantine and the limits of the quarantine, goes beyond those limits before being released from the quarantine by proper authority shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 85. DESERTION

  1. Any member of the state military forces who:
    1. Without authority goes or remains absent from his unit, organization, or place of duty with intent to remain away there from permanently;
    2. Quits his unit, organization, or place of duty with intent to avoid hazardous duty or to shirk important service; or
    3. Without being regularly separated from one of the state military forces enlists or accepts an appointment in the same or another one of the state military forces, or in one of the armed forces of the United States, without fully disclosing the fact that he has not been regularly separated, or enters any foreign armed service except when authorized by the United States;
  2. Any commissioned officer of the state military forces who, after tender of his resignation and before notice of its acceptance, quits his post or proper duties without leave and with intent to remain away there from permanently is guilty of desertion.
  3. Any person found guilty of desertion or attempt to desert shall be punished, if the offense is committed in time of war, by confinement of not more than ten (10) years or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct, but if the desertion or attempt to desert occurs at any other time, by such punishment as a court-martial may direct.

is guilty of desertion.

ARTICLE 86. ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE

Any person subject to this code who, without authority:

  1. Fails to go to his appointed place of duty at the time prescribed;
  2. Goes from that place; or (3) Absents himself or remains absent from his unit, organization, or place of duty at which he is required to be at the time prescribed;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 87. MISSING MOVEMENT

Any person subject to this code who through neglect or design misses the movement of a ship, aircraft, or unit with which he is required in the course of duty to move shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 87A. RESISTANCE, FLIGHT, BREACH OF ARREST, AND ESCAPE

Any person subject to this code who resists apprehension, flees from apprehension, breaks arrest, or escapes from custody or confinement shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 87B. OFFENSES AGAINST CORRECTIONAL CUSTODY AND RESTRICTION

  1. Escape from correctional custody. Any person subject to this code:
    1. Who is placed in correctional custody by a person authorized to do so;
    2. Who, while in correctional custody, is under physical restraint; and
    3. Who escapes from the physical restraint before being released from the physical restraint by proper authority;
  2. Breach of correctional custody. Any person subject to this code:
    1. Who is placed in correctional custody by a person authorized to do so;
    2. Who, while in correctional custody, is under restraint other than physical restraint; and
    3. Who goes beyond the limits of the restraint before being released from the correctional custody or relieved of the restraint by proper authority;
  3. Breach of restriction. Any person subject to this code:
    1. Who is ordered to be restricted to certain limits by a person authorized to do so; and
    2. Who, with knowledge of the limits of the restriction, goes beyond those limits before being released by proper authority;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 88. CONTEMPT TOWARD OFFICIALS

Any commissioned officer who uses contemptuous words against the president, the vice president, congress, the secretary of defense, the secretary of a military department, the secretary of homeland security, or the governor or legislature of the state shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 89. DISRESPECT TOWARD SUPERIOR COMMISSIONED OFFICER

  1. Disrespect. Any person subject to this code who behaves with disrespect toward that person’s superior commissioned officer shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  2. Assault. Any person subject to this code who strikes that person’s superior commissioned officer or draws or lifts up any weapon or offers any violence against that officer while the officer is in the execution of the officer’s office shall be punished: if the offense is committed in time of war, by confinement of not more than ten (10) years or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct; and, if the offense is committed at any other time, by such punishment as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 90. ASSAULTING OR WILLFULLY DISOBEYING SUPERIOR COMMISSIONED OFFICER

Any person subject to this code who:

  1. Strikes his superior commissioned officer or draws or lifts up any weapon or offers any violence against him while he is in the execution of his office; or
  2. Willfully disobeys a lawful command of his superior commissioned officer;

shall be punished, if the offense is committed in time of war, by confinement of not more than ten (10) years or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct, and if the offense is committed at any other time, by such punishment as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 91. INSUBORDINATE CONDUCT TOWARD WARRANT OFFICER, NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER OR PETTY OFFICER

Any warrant officer or enlisted member who:

  1. Strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;
  2. Willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer; or
  3. Treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 92. FAILURE TO OBEY ORDER OR REGULATION

Any person subject to this code who:

  1. Violates or fails to obey any lawful general order or regulation;
  2. Having knowledge of any other lawful order issued by a member of the state military forces, which it is his duty to obey, fails to obey the order; or
  3. Is derelict in the performance of his duties;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 93. CRUELTY AND MALTREATMENT

Any person subject to this code who is guilty of cruelty toward, or oppression or maltreatment of, any person subject to his orders shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 93A. PROHIBITED ACTIVITY WITH MILITARY RECRUIT OR TRAINEE BY PERSON IN POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST

  1. Abuse of training leadership position. Any person subject to this code:
    1. Who is an officer or a noncommissioned officer;
    2. Who is in a training leadership position with respect to a specially protected junior member of the state military forces; and
    3. Who engages in prohibited sexual activity with such specially protected junior member of the state military forces; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  2. Abuse of position as military recruiter. Any person subject to this code:
    1. Who is a military recruiter and engages in prohibited sexual activity with an applicant for state military service; or
    2. Who is a military recruiter and engages in prohibited sexual activity with a specially protected junior member of the state military forces who is enlisted under a delayed entry program;
  3. Consent. Consent is not a defense for any conduct at issue in a prosecution under this article.
  4. Definitions. In this article:
    1. “Specially protected junior member of the state military forces” means:
      1. A member of the state military forces who is assigned to, or is awaiting assignment to, basic training or other initial training, including a member who is enlisted under a delayed entry program;
      2. A member of the state military forces who is a cadet, an officer candidate, or a student in any other officer qualification program; and
      3. A member of the state military forces in any program that, by regulation prescribed by the secretary concerned, is identified as a training program for initial career qualification.
    2. “Training leadership position” means, with respect to a specially protected junior member of the state military forces, any instructor position or other leadership position in a basic training program, an officer candidate school, a reserve officers’ training corps unit (ROTC), a training program for entry into the state military forces, or any program that, by regulation prescribed by the secretary concerned, is identified as a training program for initial career qualification.
    3. “Applicant for state military service” means a person who, under the regulations prescribed by the secretary concerned, is an applicant for original enlistment or appointment in the state military forces.
    4. “Military recruiter” means a person who, under regulation prescribed by the secretary concerned, has the primary duty to recruit persons for the state military forces.
    5. “Prohibited sexual activity” means, as specified in the regulations prescribed by the governor or his designated representative, inappropriate physical intimacy under circumstances described in such regulations.

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 94. MUTINY OR SEDITION

  1. Any person subject to this code who:
    1. With intent to usurp or override lawful military authority, refuses, in concert with any other person, to obey orders or otherwise do his duty or creates any violence or disturbance is guilty of mutiny;
    2. With intent to cause the overthrow or destruction of lawful civil authority, creates, in concert with any other person, revolt, violence, or other disturbance against that authority is guilty of sedition;
    3. Fails to do his utmost to prevent and suppress a mutiny or sedition being committed in his presence, or fails to take all reasonable means to inform his superior commissioned officer or commanding officer of a mutiny or sedition which he knows or has reason to believe is taking place, is guilty of a failure to suppress or report a mutiny or sedition. (b) A person who is found guilty of attempted mutiny, mutiny, sedition, or failure to suppress or report a mutiny or sedition shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 95. OFFENSES BY SENTINEL OR LOOKOUT

  1. Drunk or sleeping on post, or leaving post before being relieved. Any sentinel or lookout who is drunk on post, who sleeps on post, or who leaves post before being regularly relieved shall be punished:
    1. If the offense is committed in time of war, by confinement of not more than ten (10) years or other punishment as a court-martial may direct; and
    2. If the offense is committed at any other time, by such punishment as a court-martial may direct.
  2. Loitering or wrongfully sitting on post. Any sentinel or lookout who loiters or wrongfully sits down on post shall be punished as a court-marital may direct.

ARTICLE 95A. DISRESPECT TOWARD SENTINEL OR LOOKOUT

  1. Disrespectful language toward sentinel or lookout. Any person subject to this code who, knowing that another person is a sentinel or lookout, uses wrongful and disrespectful language that is directed toward and within the hearing of the sentinel or lookout who is in the execution of duties as a sentinel or lookout shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  2. Disrespectful behavior toward sentinel or lookout. Any person subject to this code who, knowing that another person is a sentinel or lookout, behaves in a wrongful and disrespectful manner that is directed toward and within the sight of the sentinel or lookout who is in the execution of duties as a sentinel or lookout shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 96. RELEASING PRISONER WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY — DRINKING WITH PRISONER

  1. Any person subject to this code who, without proper authority, releases any prisoner committed to his charge, or who through neglect or design suffers any such prisoner to escape, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct, whether or not the prisoner was committed in strict compliance with law.
  2. Drinking with prisoner. Any person subject to this code who unlawfully drinks any alcoholic beverage with a prisoner shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 97. UNLAWFUL DETENTION

Any person subject to this code who, except as provided by law or regulation, apprehends, arrests, or confines any person shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 98. MISCONDUCT AS PRISONER

Any person subject to this code who:

  1. For the purpose of securing favorable treatment by his captors, acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to law, custom, or regulation, to the detriment of others of whatever nationality held by the enemy as civilian or military prisoners; or
  2. While in a position of authority over such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause;
  3. Through disobedience, neglect, or intentional misconduct endangers the safety of any such command, unit, place, or military property;
  4. Casts away his arms or ammunition;
  5. Is guilty of cowardly conduct;
  6. Quits his place of duty to plunder or pillage;
  7. Causes false alarms in any command, unit, or place under control of the armed forces of the United States or the state military forces;
  8. Willfully fails to do his utmost to encounter, engage, capture, or destroy any enemy troops, combatants, vessels, aircraft, or any other thing, which it is his duty so to encounter, engage, capture, or destroy; or
  9. Does not afford all practicable relief and assistance to any troops, combatants, vessels, or aircraft of the armed forces belonging to the United States or its allies, to the state, or to any other state, when engaged in battle;
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. ARTICLE 99. MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE THE ENEMY

Any person subject to this code who before or in the presence of the enemy:

(1) Runs away;

(2) Shamefully abandons, surrenders, or delivers up any command, unit, place, or military property which it is his duty to defend;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 100. SUBORDINATE COMPELLING SURRENDER

Any person subject to this code who compels or attempts to compel the commander of any of the state military forces of the state, or of any other state, place, vessel, aircraft, or other military property, or of any body of members of the armed forces, to give it up to an enemy or to abandon it, or who strikes the colors or flag to an enemy without proper authority, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 101. IMPROPER USE OF COUNTERSIGN

Any person subject to this code who in time of war discloses the parole or countersign to any person not entitled to receive it or who gives to another, who is entitled to receive and use the parole or countersign, a different parole or countersign from that which, to his knowledge, he was authorized and required to give, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 102. FORCING A SAFEGUARD

Any person subject to this code who forces a safeguard shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 103. CAPTURED OR ABANDONED PROPERTY

  1. All persons subject to this code shall secure all public property taken for the service of the United States or the state and shall give notice and turn over to the proper authority without delay all captured or abandoned property in their possession, custody, or control.
  2. Any person subject to this code who:
    1. Fails to carry out the duties prescribed in subsection (a) of this article;
    2. Buys, sells, trades, or in any way deals in or disposes of taken, captured, or abandoned property, whereby he receives or expects any profit, benefit, or advantage to himself or another directly or indirectly connected with himself; or (3) Engages in looting or pillaging;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 103A. SPIES — RESERVED

ARTICLE 103B. ESPIONAGE — RESERVED

ARTICLE 103C. AIDING THE ENEMY

Any person subject to this code who:

  1. Aids, or attempts to aid, the enemy with arms, ammunition, supplies, money, or other things; or
  2. Without proper authority, knowingly harbors or protects or gives intelligence to, or communicates or corresponds with or holds any intercourse with the enemy, either directly or indirectly;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 104. PUBLIC RECORD OFFENSES

Any person subject to this code who, willfully and unlawfully:

  1. Alters, conceals, removes, mutilates, obliterates, or destroys a public record; or
  2. Takes a public record with the intent to alter, conceal, remove, mutilate, obliterate, or destroy the public record;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 104A. FRAUDULENT ENLISTMENT, APPOINTMENT, OR SEPARATION

Any person who:

  1. Procures his own enlistment or appointment in the state military forces by knowingly false representation or deliberate concealment as to his qualifications for that enlistment or appointment and receives pay or allowances thereunder; or
  2. Procures his own separation from the state military forces by knowingly false representation or deliberate concealment as to his eligibility for that separation;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 104B. UNLAWFUL ENLISTMENT, APPOINTMENT, OR SEPARATION

Any person subject to this code who effects an enlistment or appointment in or a separation from the state military forces of any person who is known to him to be ineligible for that enlistment, appointment, or separation because it is prohibited by law, regulation, or order shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 105. RESERVED

ARTICLE 105A. FALSE OR UNAUTHORIZED PASS OFFENSES

  1. Wrongful making, altering, counterfeiting, tampering. Any person subject to this code who, wrongfully and falsely, makes, alters, counterfeits, or tampers with a military or official pass, permit, discharge certificate, or identification card shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  2. Wrongful sale, etc. Any person subject to this code who wrongfully sells, gives, lends, or disposes of a false or unauthorized military or official pass, permit, discharge certificate, or identification card, knowing that the pass, permit, discharge certificate, or identification card is false or unauthorized, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  3. Wrongful use or possession. Any person subject to this code who wrongfully uses or possesses a false or unauthorized military or official pass, permit, discharge certificate, or identification card, knowing that the pass, permit, discharge certificate, or identification card is false or unauthorized, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 106. IMPERSONATION OF AN OFFICER, NONCOMMISSIONED OR PETTY OFFICER, OR AGENT OR OFFICIAL

  1. In general. Any person subject to this code who, wrongfully and willfully, impersonates:
    1. An officer, a noncommissioned officer, or a petty officer;
    2. An agent of superior authority of one of the armed forces; or
    3. An officer of a government;
  2. Impersonation with intent to defraud. Any person subject to this code who, wrongfully and willfully and with intent to defraud, impersonates any person referred to in subsection (1) of this article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  3. Impersonation of government official without intent to defraud. Any person subject to this code who, wrongfully and willfully and without intent to defraud, impersonates an official of a government by committing an act that exercises or asserts the authority of the office that the person claims to have shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 106A. WEARING UNAUTHORIZED INSIGNIA, DECORATION, BADGE, RIBBON, DEVICE, OR LAPEL BUTTON

Any person subject to this code:

  1. Who is not authorized to wear an insignia, decoration, badge, ribbon, device, or lapel button; and
  2. Who wrongfully wears such insignia, decoration, badge, ribbon, device, or lapel button upon the person’s uniform or civilian clothing;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 107. FALSE OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

  1. False official statements. Any person subject to this code who, with intent to deceive:
    1. Signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document in the line of duty, knowing it to be false; or
    2. Makes any other false official statement in the line of duty, knowing it to be false;
  2. False swearing. Any person subject to this code:
    1. Who is on military orders;
    2. Who takes an oath that:
      1. Is administered in a manner in which such oath is required or authorized by law; and
      2. Is administered by a person with authority to do so; and (c) Who, upon such oath, makes or subscribes to a statement, if the statement is false and at the time of taking the oath the person does not believe the statement to be true, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
        1. Who, having been a prisoner as the result of a court-martial conviction or other criminal proceeding, is on parole with conditions; and
        2. Who violates the conditions of parole;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 107a. PAROLE VIOLATION

Any person subject to this code:

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 108. MILITARY PROPERTY — LOSS, DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION OR WRONGFUL DISPOSITION

Any person subject to this code who, without proper authority:

  1. Sells or otherwise disposes of;
  2. Willfully or through neglect damages, destroys, or loses; or
  3. Willfully or through neglect suffers to be lost, damaged, destroyed, sold, or wrongfully disposed of;

any military property of the United States or of any state shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 108A. CAPTURED OR ABANDONED PROPERTY

  1. All persons subject to this code shall secure all public property taken for the service of the United States, or the state, and shall give notice and turn over to the proper authority without delay all captured or abandoned property in their possession, custody, or control.
  2. Any person subject to this code who:
    1. Fails to carry out the duties prescribed in subsection (1) of this article;
    2. Buys, sells, trades, or in any way deals in or disposes of taken, captured, or abandoned property, whereby he receives or expects any profit, benefit, or advantage to himself or another directly or indirectly connected with himself; or
    3. Engages in looting or pillaging;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 109. PROPERTY OTHER THAN MILITARY PROPERTY — WASTE, SPOILAGE OR DESTRUCTION

Any person subject to this code who willfully or recklessly wastes, spoils, or otherwise willfully and wrongfully destroys or damages any property other than military property of the United States or of any state shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 109a. MAIL MATTER — WRONGFUL TAKING, OPENING
  1. Taking. Any person subject to this code who, with the intent to obstruct the correspondence of, or to pry into the business or secrets of, any person or organization, while on military duty, wrongfully takes mail matter before the mail matter is delivered to or received by the addressee shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  2. Opening, secreting, destroying, stealing. Any person subject to this code who, while on military duty, wrongfully opens, secretes, destroys, or steals mail matter before the mail matter is delivered to or received by the addressee shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 110. IMPROPER HAZARDING OF VESSEL OR AIRCRAFT

  1. Willful and wrongful hazarding. Any person subject to this code who willfully and wrongfully hazards or suffers to be hazarded any vessel or aircraft of the armed forces of the United States or any state military forces shall suffer such punishment as a court-martial may direct.
  2. Negligent hazarding. Any person subject to this code who negligently hazards or suffers to be hazarded any vessel or aircraft of the armed forces of the United States or any state military forces shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 111. LEAVING SCENE OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT

  1. Driver. Any person on state military orders:
    1. Who is the driver of a vehicle that is involved in an accident that results in personal injury or property damage; and
    2. Who wrongfully leaves the scene of the accident;
    3. Who, without providing assistance to an injured person; or
    4. Who, without providing personal identification to others involved in the accident or to appropriate authorities;
  2. Senior passenger. Any person subject to this code:
    1. Who is passenger in a vehicle that is involved in an accident that results in personal injury or property damage;
    2. Who is the superior commissioned or noncommissioned officer of the driver of the vehicle or is the commander of the vehicle; and
    3. Who wrongfully and unlawfully orders, causes, or permits the driver to leave the scene of the accident;
      1. Without providing assistance to an injured person; or
      2. Without providing personal identification to others involved in the accident or to appropriate authorities;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 112. DRUNKENNESS AND OTHER INCAPACITATION OFFENSES

  1. Drunk on duty. Any person subject to this code who is drunk on duty shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  2. Incapacitation for duty from drunkenness or drug use. Any person subject to this code who, as a result of indulgence in any alcoholic beverage or any drug, is incapacitated for the proper performance of duty shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  3. Drunk prisoner. Any person subject to this code who is a prisoner and, while in such status, is drunk shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  4. Definitions. “Drunk” means any intoxication sufficient to impair the rational and full exercise of the mental or physical faculties, or an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more as shown by an analysis of the person’s blood, breath, or urine subject to the testing standards within title 18, Idaho Code. “Incapacitated” means unfit or unable to perform duties properly as a result of prior alcohol consumption. (5) Testing. Commanders may order the person to provide a breath, blood, or urine sample if the commander has probable cause to believe that the person is drunk or incapacitated while on duty. Testing under this article will be performed by a peace officer, hospital, or health care professional in the jurisdiction in which a violation of this article has occurred. No military member, peace officer, hospital, or heath care professional, as defined in title 18, Idaho Code, shall incur any civil or criminal liability for any act arising out of administering an evidentiary test for alcohol concentration or for the presence of drugs or other intoxicating substances at the request of a commander. In the event a person ordered to provide a breath, blood, or urine sample refuses to do so, that person may be punished for violating a lawful order as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 112A. WRONGFUL USE, POSSESSION, ETC., OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

  1. Any person subject to this code who wrongfully uses, possesses, manufactures, distributes, imports into the customs territory of the United States, exports from the United States, or introduces into an installation, vessel, vehicle, or aircraft used by or under the control of the armed forces of the United States or of any state military forces a substance described in subsection (b) of this article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  2. The substances referred to in subsection (a) of this article are the following:
    1. Opium, heroin, cocaine, amphetamine, lysergic acid diethylamide, methamphetamine, phencyclidine, barbituric acid, and marijuana and any compound or derivative of any such substance.
    2. Any substance not specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection that is listed on a schedule of controlled substances prescribed by the president for the purposes of the uniform code of military justice of the armed forces of the United States, 10 U.S.C. 801 et seq.
    3. Any other substance not specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection or contained on a list prescribed by the president under paragraph (2) of this subsection that is listed in schedules I through V of article 202 of the controlled substances act, 21 U.S.C. 812.

ARTICLE 113. RESERVED

ARTICLE 114. ENDANGERMENT OFFENSES

  1. Reckless endangerment. Any person subject to this code who engages in conduct that:
    1. Is wrongful and reckless or is wanton; and
    2. Is likely to produce death or grievous bodily harm to another person;
  2. Dueling. Any person subject to this code:
    1. Who fights or promotes, or is concerned in or connives at fighting, a duel; or
    2. Who, having knowledge of a challenge sent or about to be sent, fails to report the fact promptly to the proper authority;
  3. Firearm discharge, endangering human life. Any person subject to this code who negligently discharges a firearm under circumstances such as to endanger human life shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  4. Carrying concealed weapon. Any person subject to this chapter who, while on military orders, unlawfully or in violation of the adjutant general’s policy or regulation, carries a dangerous weapon concealed on or about his person shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 115. COMMUNICATING THREATS

  1. Communicating threats generally. Any person subject to this code who wrongfully communicates a threat to injure the person, property, or reputation of another shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
  2. Communicating threat to use explosive, etc. Any person subject to this code who wrongfully communicates a threat to injure the person or property of another by use of:
    1. An explosive;
    2. A weapon of mass destruction;
    3. A biological or chemical agent, substance, or weapon; or
    4. A hazardous material;
  3. Communicating false threat concerning use of explosive, etc. Any person subject to this code who maliciously communicates a false threat concerning injury to the person or property of another by use of:
    1. An explosive;
    2. A weapon of mass destruction;
    3. A biological or chemical agent, substance, or weapon; or
    4. A hazardous material;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. The term “false threat” as used in this subsection means a threat that, at the time the threat is communicated, is known to be false by the person communicating the threat.

ARTICLE 116. RIOT OR BREACH OF PEACE

Any person subject to this code who causes or participates in any riot or breach of the peace shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 117. PROVOKING SPEECHES OR GESTURES

Any person subject to this code who uses provoking or reproachful words or gestures towards any other person subject to this code shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 118. RESERVED

ARTICLE 119. RESERVED

ARTICLE 120. RESERVED

ARTICLE 121. RESERVED

ARTICLE 122. RESERVED

ARTICLE 123. OFFENSES CONCERNING GOVERNMENT COMPUTERS

  1. In general. Any person subject to this chapter who:
    1. Knowingly accesses a government computer, with an unauthorized purpose, and by doing so obtains classified information, with reason to believe such information could be used to the injury of the United States or the state, or to the advantage of any foreign nation, and intentionally communicates, delivers, transmits, or causes to be communicated, delivered, or transmitted such information to any person not entitled to receive it;
    2. Intentionally accesses a government computer, with an unauthorized purpose, and thereby obtains classified or other protected information from any such government computer; or
    3. Knowingly causes the transmission of a program, information, code, or command and, as a result of such conduct, intentionally causes damage without authorization to a government computer;
  2. Definition. In this article, the term “government computer” means a computer owned or operated by or on behalf of the United States government or state.

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 123A. RESERVED

ARTICLE 124. RESERVED

ARTICLE 124A. BRIBERY

  1. Asking for, accepting, or receiving a thing of value. Any person subject to this code:
    1. Who occupies an official position or who has official duties with the state military forces; and
    2. Who wrongfully asks, accepts, or receives a thing of value with the intent to have the person’s decisions or actions influenced with respect to an official matter in which the United States or the state is interested;
  2. Promising, offering, or giving a thing of value. Any person subject to this code who wrongfully promises, offers, or gives a thing of value to another person who occupies an official position or who has official duties with the state military forces, with the intent to influence the decision or action of another person with respect to an official matter in which the United States or the state is interested, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 124B. GRAFT

  1. Asking for, accepting, or receiving a thing of value. Any person subject to this code:
    1. Who occupies an official position or who has official duties with the state military forces; and
    2. Who wrongfully asks, accepts, or receives a thing of value as compensation for or in recognition of services rendered or to be rendered by the person with respect to an official matter in which the United States or the state is interested;
  2. Promising, offering, or giving a thing of value. Any person subject to this code who wrongfully promises, offers, or gives a thing of value to another person who occupies an official position or who has official duties with the state military forces, as compensation for or in recognition of services rendered or to be rendered by the other person with respect to an official matter in which the United States or the state is interested, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 125. RESERVED

ARTICLE 126. RESERVED

ARTICLE 127. RESERVED

ARTICLE 128. RESERVED

ARTICLE 129. RESERVED

ARTICLE 130. RESERVED

ARTICLE 131. RESERVED

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ARTICLE 131B. OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE

Any person subject to this code who engages in conduct in the case of a certain person against whom the accused had reason to believe there were or would be criminal or disciplinary proceedings pending pursuant to this code, with intent to influence, impede, or otherwise obstruct the due administration of justice, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 131C. MISPRISION OF A SERIOUS OFFENSE

In general. Any person subject to this code:

  1. Who knows that another person has committed a serious offense; and
  2. Who wrongfully conceals the commission of the offense and fails to make the commission of the offense known to civilian or military authorities as soon as possible;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 131D. WRONGFUL REFUSAL TO TESTIFY

Any person subject to this code who, in the presence of a court-martial, a board of officers, a military commission, a court of inquiry, a preliminary hearing, or an officer taking a deposition of or for the state military forces or for the United States, wrongfully refuses to qualify as a witness or to answer a question after having been directed to do so by the person presiding shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 131E. PREVENTION OF AUTHORIZED SEIZURE OF PROPERTY

Any person subject to this code who, knowing that one (1) or more persons authorized to make searches and seizures are seizing, are about to seize, or are endeavoring to seize property, destroys, removes, or otherwise disposes of the property with intent to prevent the seizure thereof shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 131F. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH PROCEDURAL RULES

Any person subject to this code who:

  1. Is responsible for unnecessary delay in the disposition of any case of a person accused of an offense under this chapter; or (2) Knowingly and intentionally fails to enforce or comply with any provision of this chapter regulating the proceedings before, during, or after trial of an accused;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 131G. WRONGFUL INTERFERENCE WITH ADVERSE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING

Any person subject to this code who, having reason to believe that an adverse administrative proceeding is pending against any person subject to this code, wrongfully acts with the intent:

  1. To influence, impede, or obstruct the conduct of the proceeding; or
  2. Otherwise to obstruct the due administration of justice;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 132. RETALIATION

  1. Any person subject to this code who, with the intent to retaliate against any person for reporting or planning to report a criminal offense, or making or planning to make a protected communication, or with the intent to discourage any person from reporting a criminal offense or making or planning to make a protected communication:
    1. Wrongfully takes or threatens to take an adverse personnel action against any person; or
    2. Wrongfully withholds or threatens to withhold a favorable personnel action with respect to any person;
  2. Definitions. In this article:
    1. “Protected communication” means the following:
      1. A lawful communication to a member of congress or an inspector general; or
      2. A communication to a covered individual or organization in which a member of the armed forces complains of, or discloses information that the member reasonably believes constitutes evidence of, any of the following:
        1. A violation of law or regulation, including a law or regulation prohibiting sexual harassment or unlawful discrimination; or
        2. Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.
    2. “Inspector general” has the meaning given that term in 10 U.S.C. 1034.
    3. “Covered individual or organization” means any recipient of a communication specified in clauses (i) through (vi) of 10 U.S.C. 1034(b)(1)(B).

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 133. CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN

Any commissioned officer, cadet, candidate, or midshipman who is convicted of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

ARTICLE 134. GENERAL ARTICLE

Though not specifically mentioned in this code, all disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the state military forces and all conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the state military forces shall be taken cognizance of by a court-martial and punished at the discretion of a military court. Offenses which may be punished under this article include, but are not limited to, those offenses set out in the manual for courts-martial as punishable under this article of the uniform code of military justice, those offenses that violate the criminal laws of the state where the offense occurred, and those offenses that violate the criminal laws of the United States. However, where a crime constitutes an offense that violates both this code and the criminal laws of the state where the offense occurs or criminal laws of the United States, jurisdiction of the military court must be determined in accordance with article 2(b) of this code. PART XI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

ARTICLE 135. COURTS OF INQUIRY

  1. Courts of inquiry to investigate any matter of concern to the state military forces may be convened by any person authorized to convene a general court-martial, whether or not the persons involved have requested such an inquiry.
  2. A court of inquiry consists of three (3) or more commissioned officers. For each court of inquiry, the convening authority shall also appoint counsel for the court.
  3. Any person subject to this code whose conduct is subject to inquiry shall be designated as a party. Any person subject to this code who has a direct interest in the subject of inquiry has the right to be designated as a party upon request to the court. Any person designated as a party shall be given due notice and has the right to be present, to be represented by counsel, to cross-examine witnesses, and to introduce evidence.
  4. Members of a court of inquiry may be challenged by a party, but only for cause stated to the court.
  5. The members, counsel, the reporter, and interpreters of courts of inquiry shall take an oath to faithfully perform their duties.
  6. Witnesses may be summoned to appear and testify and be examined before courts of inquiry, as provided for courts-martial.
  7. Courts of inquiry shall make findings of fact but may not express opinions or make recommendations unless required to do so by the convening authority.
  8. Each court of inquiry shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be authenticated by the signatures of the president and counsel for the court and forwarded to the convening authority. If the record cannot be authenticated by the president, it shall be signed by a member in lieu of the president. If the record cannot be authenticated by the counsel for the court, it shall be signed by a member in lieu of the counsel.

ARTICLE 136. AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND TO ACT AS NOTARY

  1. The following persons may administer oaths for the purposes of military administration, including military justice:
    1. All judge advocates.
    2. All summary courts-martial.
    3. All adjutants, assistant adjutants, acting adjutants, and personnel adjutants.
    4. All commanding officers of the naval militia.
    5. All other persons designated by regulations of the armed forces of the United States or by statute.
    6. All other persons designated by regulations of the armed forces of the United States or by statute.
  2. The following persons may administer oaths necessary in the performance of their duties: (1) The president, military judge, and trial counsel for all general and special courts-martial.
  3. The signature without seal of any such person, together with the title of his office, is prima facie evidence of the person’s authority.

(2) The president and the counsel for the court of any court of inquiry.

(3) All officers designated to take a deposition.

(4) All persons detailed to conduct an investigation.

(5) All recruiting officers.

ARTICLE 137. ARTICLES TO BE EXPLAINED

  1. The articles of this code specified in subsection (c) of this article shall be carefully explained to each enlisted member at the time of, or within thirty (30) days after, the member’s initial entrance into a duty status with the state military forces.
  2. Such articles shall be explained again:
    1. After the member has completed basic or recruit training; and
    2. At the time when the member reenlists.
  3. This subsection applies with respect to articles 2, 3, 7 through 15, 25, 27, 31, 37, 38, 55, 77 through 134, and 137 through 139 of this code.
  4. The text of the code and of the regulations prescribed under such code shall be made available to a member of the state military forces, upon request by the member, for the member’s personal examination.

ARTICLE 138. COMPLAINTS OF WRONGS

Any member of the state military forces who believes himself wronged by a commanding officer, and who, upon due application to that commanding officer, is refused redress may complain to any superior commissioned officer, who shall forward the complaint to the officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction over the officer against whom it is made. The officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction shall examine into the complaint and take proper measures for redressing the wrong complained of, and shall, as soon as possible, send to the adjutant general a true statement of that complaint, with the proceedings had thereon.

ARTICLE 139. REDRESS OF INJURIES TO PROPERTY

  1. Whenever complaint is made to any commanding officer that willful damage has been done to the property of any person or that the person’s property has been wrongfully taken by members of the state military forces, that officer may, under such regulations prescribed, convene a board to investigate the complaint. The board shall consist of from one (1) to three (3) commissioned officers and, for the purpose of that investigation, it has power to summon witnesses and examine them upon oath, to receive depositions or other documentary evidence, and to assess the damages sustained against the responsible parties. The assessment of damages made by the board is subject to the approval of the commanding officer, and in the amount approved by that officer shall be charged against the pay of the offenders. The order of the commanding officer directing charges herein authorized is conclusive on any disbursing officer for payment to the injured parties of the damages so assessed and approved. (b) If the offenders cannot be ascertained, but the organization or detachment to which they belong is known, charges totaling the amount of damages assessed and approved may be made in such proportion as may be considered just upon the individual members thereof who are shown to have been present at the scene at the time the damages complained of were inflicted, as determined by the approved findings of the board.

ARTICLE 140. DELEGATION BY THE GOVERNOR

The governor may delegate any authority vested in the governor under this code and provide for the sub-delegation of any such authority, except the power given the governor by article 22 of this code.

ARTICLE 141. PAYMENT OF FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES

The fees and authorized travel expenses of all witnesses, experts, victims, court reporters, and interpreters, fees for the service of process, the costs of collection, apprehension, detention and confinement, and all other necessary expenses of prosecution and the administration of military justice, to include courts-martial and nonjudicial punishment, not otherwise payable by any other source, shall be paid out of the military division support fund as established in section 46-806, Idaho Code.

ARTICLE 142. PAYMENT OF FINES AND DISPOSITION THEREOF

  1. Fines imposed by a military court or through imposition of nonjudicial punishment may be paid to the state and delivered to the court or imposing officer or to a person executing their process. Fines may be collected in the following manner:
    1. By cash or money order;
    2. By retention of any pay or allowances due or to become due the person fined from any state or the United States;
    3. By garnishment or levy, together with costs, on the wages, goods, and chattels of a person delinquent in paying a fine, as provided by law.
  2. Any sum so received or retained shall be deposited in the military division support fund as established in section 46-806, Idaho Code, or to whomever the court so directs.

ARTICLE 143. UNIFORMITY OF INTERPRETATION

This code shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make it uniform, so far as practical, with the uniform code of military justice, 10 U.S.C. chapter 47.

ARTICLE 144. IMMUNITY FOR ACTION OF MILITARY COURTS

All persons acting under the provisions of this code, whether as a member of the military or as a civilian, shall be immune from any personal liability for any of the acts or omissions which they did or failed to do as part of their duties under this code.

ARTICLE 145. SEVERABILITY

The provisions of this code are hereby declared to be severable and if any provision of this code or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code.

ARTICLE 146. SHORT TITLE

This act may be cited as the “Idaho Code of Military Justice” (ICMJ).

ARTICLE 147. TIME OF TAKING EFFECT

This act takes effect July 1, 2019.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1102, as added by 2015, ch. 268, § 2, p. 1078; am. 2019, ch. 113, § 1, p. 372.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Adjutant general,§ 46-111.

Attorney general,§ 67-1401 et seq.

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1102 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1101.

Amendments.

The 2019 amendment, by ch. 113, rewrote the section to the extent that a detailed comparison is impracticable.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” in Articles 1, 146 and 147 refers to S.L. 2015, Chapter 268, which is codified as§ 46-1101 et seq. The reference probably should be to “this code,” being the model state code of military justice.

For more on the manual for courts-martial of the United States, referred to in Articles 56(b) and 134, see https://jsc.defense.gov/Por- tals/99/Documents/2019%20MCM%20(Final)%20(20190108).pdf?ver=2019-01-11-115724-610 .

Article 131a was added in brackets by the compiler to account for that section in the uniform code of military justice, headed “Subordination of Perjury.”

The words and abbreviations enclosed in parentheses so appeared in the law as enacted.

§ 46-1103. Arrest.

Arrest of members of the Idaho military not in federal service by members of the Idaho military while acting in their military capacity is prohibited, except in the following circumstances:

  1. If any member fails or refuses to report to his appointed place of duty, his commanding officer in the rank of major or above is authorized to arrest or cause to be arrested such member and have him brought before the commanding officer at his unit or organization headquarters, whether such headquarters be located within or without the borders of the state. After such an arrest, the commanding officer is authorized to transport, or cause to be transported, such member to his appointed place of duty, whether within or without the borders of the state. Furthermore, if a commander, in the rank of major or above, finds that probable cause exists to believe that a minor offense has been committed by a member of his command, he may cause the member to be arrested and brought before him for the purpose of processing nonjudicial punishment under article 15 of the model state code of military justice as provided in section 46-1102, Idaho Code. If military personnel are not available for the purpose of making the arrest or if the officer ordering the arrest deems it advisable, he may issue a warrant to any sheriff or peace officer authorized to serve warrants of arrest, and such sheriff or peace officer shall serve such warrants of arrest immediately, whenever practicable, and make return thereof to the commanding officer issuing the warrant. Upon receipt of the notification of arrest, the commanding officer shall direct that the arrestee be retrieved and brought before him within a reasonable time. Warrants issued under this subsection shall be the equivalent of a misdemeanor warrant issued by a court of the state of Idaho.
  2. If any member of the Idaho military has had charges preferred against him under this chapter, and the convening authority to whom the charges have been forwarded has found that probable cause exists that the offense was committed by the accused and that the incarceration of the accused pending court-martial is required because of special circumstances found to exist which warrant such incarceration, then the convening authority is authorized to arrest such member or cause him to be arrested and have him confined pending trial. If military personnel are not available for the purpose of making the arrest, or if the convening authority deems it advisable, he may issue a warrant to any sheriff or peace officer authorized to serve such warrant in the same manner as other warrants of arrest, and said sheriff or peace officer shall effect the arrest and hold the accused in the county jail of the county in which the arrest is effected. Upon receipt of the notification of arrest, in accordance with the provisions of section 46-1102, Idaho Code, the commanding officer may direct that the arrestee be retrieved and brought before him within a reasonable time. Warrants issued under this subsection shall be the equivalent of a felony warrant issued by a court of the state of Idaho.
History.

I.C.,§ 46-1103, as added by 2015, ch. 268, § 2, p. 1078.

STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1103 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1101.

§ 46-1104. Regulatory authority.

The adjutant general shall have authority to promulgate such regulations as he deems necessary and proper to carry out the intent of this code.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1104, as added by 2015, ch. 268, § 2, p. 1078.

STATUTORY NOTES

Cross References.

Adjutant general,§ 46-111.

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1104 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1101.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this code” at the end of the section refers to the Idaho code of military justice, codified as§ 46-1102.

§ 46-1105. Immunity.

All persons acting under the provisions of this chapter, whether as a member of the military or as a civilian, shall be immune from any personal liability for any of their acts or omissions which they did or failed to do as part of their duties under this chapter.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1105, as added by 2015, ch. 268, § 2, p. 1078.

STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1105 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1101.

§ 46-1106. Severability.

The provisions of this act are hereby declared to be severable and if any provision of this act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this act.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1106, as added by 2015, ch. 268, § 2, p. 1078.

STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Laws.

Former§ 46-1106 was repealed. See Prior Laws,§ 46-1101.

Compiler’s Notes.

The term “this act” throughout this section refers to S.L. 2015, Chapter 268, which is codified as§ 46-1101 et seq. The reference probably should be to “this chapter,” being chapter 11, title 46, Idaho Code.

Chapter 12 STATEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS INTEROPERABILITY

Sec.

§ 46-1201. Definitions. [Repealed.]

Repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11, effective July 1, 2016. For interoperable and emergency communications, see§ 31-4801 et seq.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1201, as added by 2006, ch. 292, § 1, p. 900.

§ 46-1202. Idaho statewide interoperability executive council. [Repealed.]

Repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11, effective July 1, 2016. For interoperable and emergency communications, see§ 31-4801 et seq.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1202, as added by 2006, ch. 292, § 1, p. 900; am. 2008, ch. 127, § 1, p. 348.

§ 46-1203. Purpose. [Repealed.]

Repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11, effective July 1, 2016. For interoperable and emergency communications, see§ 31-4801 et seq.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1203, as added by 2006, ch. 292, § 1, p. 900; am. 2007, ch. 292, § 2, p. 828; am. 2008, ch. 127, § 2, p. 348.

§ 46-1204. Council responsibilities. [Repealed.]

Repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11, effective July 1, 2016. For interoperable and emergency communications, see§ 31-4801 et seq.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1204, as added by 2006, ch. 292, § 1, p. 900; am. 2007, ch. 292, § 3, p. 828; am. 2008, ch. 127, § 3, p. 348; am. 2012, ch. 195, § 2, p. 525.

§ 46-1205. Rules. [Repealed.]

Repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11, effective July 1, 2016. For interoperable and emergency communications, see§ 31-4801 et seq.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1205, as added by 2006, ch. 292, § 1, p. 900.

§ 46-1206. Idaho statewide interoperability executive council communications fund

Establishment and administration. [Repealed.]

Repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11, effective July 1, 2016. For interoperable and emergency communications, see§ 31-4801 et seq.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1206, as added by 2006, ch. 292, § 1, p. 900; am. 2008, ch. 127, § 4, p. 349.

§ 46-1207. Administrative support. [Repealed.]

Repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11, effective July 1, 2016. For interoperable and emergency communications, see§ 31-4801 et seq.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1207, as added by 2006, ch. 292, § 1, p. 900; am. 2008, ch. 127, § 5, p. 349; am. 2012, ch. 195, § 3, p. 525.

§ 46-1208. Meetings. [Repealed.]

Repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11, effective July 1, 2016. For interoperable and emergency communications, see§ 31-4801 et seq.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1208, as added by 2006, ch. 292, § 1, p. 900.

§ 46-1209. Chair and vice-chair. [Repealed.]

Repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11, effective July 1, 2016. For interoperable and emergency communications, see§ 31-4801 et seq.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1209, as added by 2006, ch. 292, § 1, p. 900.

§ 46-1210. Subcommittees. [Repealed.]

Repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11, effective July 1, 2016. For interoperable and emergency communications, see§ 31-4801 et seq.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1210, as added by 2006, ch. 292, § 1, p. 900.

§ 46-1211. Council members. [Repealed.]

Repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11, effective July 1, 2016. For interoperable and emergency communications, see§ 31-4801 et seq.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1211, as added by 2006, ch. 292, § 1, p. 900; am. 2012, ch. 195, § 4, p. 525.

STATUTORY NOTES

Compiler’s Notes.

S.L. 2016, ch. 118, § 20 purported to amend this section; however, S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11 repealed this section, effective July 1, 2016.

§ 46-1212. Council member terms. [Repealed.]

Repealed by S.L. 2016, ch. 127, § 11, effective July 1, 2016. For interoperable and emergency communications, see§ 31-4801 et seq.

History.

I.C.,§ 46-1212, as added by 2006, ch. 292, § 1, p. 900; am. 2012, ch. 195, § 5, p. 525.

(2) Any state rendering aid pursuant to this compact must be reimbursed by the state receiving such aid for any damage to, loss of, or expense incurred in the operation of any equipment used in responding to a request for aid, and for the cost incurred in connection with such requests.