What is Idaho's law on domestic violence crime prevention act?

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Domestic Violence Laws in Idaho.

Idaho protection-order practice is governed primarily by the Domestic Violence Crime Prevention Act at Title 39, Chapter 63 of the Idaho Code, which authorizes civil protection orders. Idaho criminal law provides parallel domestic-violence offenses, and firearm-possession restrictions follow many protection orders.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Idaho Statutes

Domestic Violence Crime Prevention ActI.C. §§ 39-6301 et seq.

Idaho law authorizes ex parte and long-term civil protection orders for victims of domestic violence, with stay-away and related protective provisions.

State law

Official Sources

Idaho Legislature — Idaho Code Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence

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