Idaho Statutes Title 6. Actions in Particular Cases § 6-610A. Employer furnishing defense for public officer in criminal actions--Requirements

(1) If a criminal action or proceeding is brought against an employee who is a sheriff, constable, peace officer, commissioned officer of the Idaho state police, or any other person charged with the duty of enforcement of the criminal laws of this state, the employer of the employee charged in the criminal action shall reimburse the employee for reasonable expenses the employee incurred in providing his defense in the criminal action if:

(2) For the purposes of this section, employer shall mean the state of Idaho or any office, department, agency, authority, commission, board or other instrumentality thereof, and political subdivisions of the state of Idaho including any city, county or municipal corporation.