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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Any person who for himself or as an agent or representative of another in this state who shall unlawfully exercise or attempt to exercise the functions of, or hold themselves out to anyone as, a probation/parole officer, a presentence investigator or correctional officer, whether acting in his own behalf as an official of the court or correction, or as the authorized or unauthorized agent or representative of another, is punishable by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) or imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or both.
(2) It is a misdemeanor for any person who is not authorized and commissioned by the director of correction, to wear, exhibit or display in public an official badge, official uniform of a correctional officer, or identification card of the department of correction of the state of Idaho, and is punishable by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), or imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Idaho Statutes Title 20. State Prison and County Jails § 20-219A. Impersonating a probation/parole officer, a presentence investigator or correctional officer--Official badge and identification card - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/id/title-20-state-prison-and-county-jails/id-st-sect-20-219a/
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