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Three Strikes and Habitual Offender Laws in Idaho

How Idaho law treats three strikes and habitual offender laws, from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: Idaho's persistent violator law applies on a third felony conviction, counting prior felonies from Idaho or any other state. Idaho Code § 19-2514

Three strikes and habitual offender lawsIdaho's persistent violator law applies on a third felony conviction, counting prior felonies from Idaho or any other state. The person must be sentenced to at least 5 years in the custody of the state board of correction, and the term may extend to life.

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FAQ

Does Idaho have a three strikes law?
Idaho's persistent violator law applies on a third felony conviction, counting prior felonies from Idaho or any other state. The person must be sentenced to at least 5 years in the custody of the state board of correction, and the term may extend to life.

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