18-706. UNNECESSARY ASSAULTS BY OFFICERS. Every public officer who, under color of authority, without lawful necessity, assaults or beats any person, is punishable by fine not exceeding $5,000 and imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one (1) year.
History:
[18-706, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 844.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 18 - CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
Chapter 7 - ARRESTS AND SEIZURES OF PERSONS OR PROPERTY — SPECIAL OFFICERS
Section 18-701 - REFUSAL OF OFFICER TO MAKE ARREST.
Section 18-703 - ILLEGAL ARRESTS AND SEIZURES.
Section 18-704 - INHUMAN TREATMENT OF PRISONERS.
Section 18-705 - RESISTING AND OBSTRUCTING OFFICERS.
Section 18-706 - UNNECESSARY ASSAULTS BY OFFICERS.
Section 18-708 - RECAPTURE OF GOODS FROM LEGAL CUSTODY.
Section 18-709 - MALICIOUSLY PROCURING WARRANT.
Section 18-712 - CIVIL LIABILITY FOR IMPORTING POLICE OFFICERS OR ARMED MEN.