Bill > H0187

This bill amends Idaho law to establish new requirements for advisement of probationers and parolees regarding their constitutional rights and search conditions. Specifically, individuals placed on felony probation or parole must be explicitly informed that they waive their Fourth Amendment rights and consent to warrantless searches of their person, residence, motor vehicle, and personal property (including electronic devices) at any time, day or night, with or without cause, by probation, parole, or peace officers. The court or parole commission must provide this notice at sentencing or release, and the individual must agree to these terms in writing. If they do not accept these conditions, they will be ineligible for probation or parole. The bill emphasizes that such searches cannot be conducted solely for harassment purposes. The changes apply to both probation and parole conditions, requiring written acknowledgment of the search consent and potential consequences of violating parole terms. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause indicating its immediate importance upon implementation.

Justice

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0187/