There is a newer version
of
this Section
2018 Idaho Statutes
Title 34 - ELECTIONS
Chapter 17 - RECALL ELECTIONS
Section 34-1703 - FORM OF PETITION.
Universal Citation: ID Code § 34-1703 (2018)
34-1703. FORM OF PETITION. (1) The recall petition for state officers other than members of the state legislature shall be in substantially the following form:
RECALL PETITION
To the honorable…., Secretary of State for the State of Idaho:
We, the undersigned citizens and registered electors of the State of Idaho respectfully demand that…., holding the office of…., be recalled by the registered electors of this state for the following reasons, to-wit:
(setting out the reasons for recall in not more than 200 words); that a special election therefor be called; that we, each for himself say: I am a registered elector of the State of Idaho; my residence, address including city, and the date I signed this petition are correctly written after my name.
| Signature | Printed Name | Residence | City | Date |
| Street and | ||||
| Number |
(Here follow twenty numbered lines for signatures.)
(2) The recall petition for members of the state legislature shall be in substantially the following form:
RECALL PETITION
To the honorable…., Secretary of State for the State of Idaho:
We, the undersigned citizens and registered electors of Legislative District No….., respectfully demand that…., holding the office of…., be recalled by the registered electors of Legislative District No….. for the following reasons, to-wit:
(setting out the reasons for recall in not more than 200 words); that a special election therefor be called; that we, each for himself say: I am a registered elector of Legislative District No….., my residence, address including city, and the date I signed this petition are correctly written after my name.
| Signature | Printed Name | Residence | City | Date |
| Street and | ||||
| Number |
(Here follow twenty numbered lines for signatures.)
(3) The recall petition for county officers shall be in substantially the following form:
RECALL PETITION
To the honorable…., County Clerk for the County of….:
We, the undersigned citizens and registered electors of the County of…., respectfully demand that…., holding the office of…., of the County of…., be recalled by the registered electors of the County of…. for the following reasons, to-wit:
(setting out the reasons for recall in not more than 200 words); that a special election therefor be called; that we, each for himself say: I am a registered elector of the County of…., my residence, address including city, and the date I signed this petition are correctly written after my name.
| Signature | Printed Name | Residence | City | Date |
| Street and | ||||
| Number |
(Here follow twenty numbered lines for signatures.)
(4) The recall petition for city officers shall be in substantially the following form:
RECALL PETITION
To the honorable…., City Clerk for the City of….:
We, the undersigned citizens and registered electors of the City of…., respectfully demand that…., holding the office of…., of the City of…., be recalled by the registered electors of the City of…. for the following reasons, to-wit:
(setting out the reasons for recall in not more than 200 words); that a special election therefor be called; that we, each for himself say: I am a registered elector of the City of…., my residence, address including city, and the date I signed this petition are correctly written after my name.
| Signature | Printed Name | Residence | City | Date |
| Street and | ||||
| Number |
(Here follow twenty numbered lines for signatures.)
(5) The recall petition for special district officers shall be in substantially the following form:
RECALL PETITION
To the honorable…., County Clerk of the County of….:
We, the undersigned citizens and registered electors of (here insert the official name of the district), respectfully demand that…., holding the office of…, of the (district), be recalled by the registered electors of the (district) for the following reasons, to-wit: (insert the reasons for the recall in two hundred (200) words or less); that a special election therefor be called, that we, each for himself say: I am a registered elector of the (district), my residence, address including city, and the date I signed this petition are correctly written after my name.
| Signature | Printed Name | Residence | City | Date |
| Street and | ||||
| Number |
(Here follow twenty numbered lines for signatures.)
History:
[I.C., sec. 34-1703, as added by 1972, ch. 283, sec. 3, p. 703; am. 1989, ch. 344, sec. 1, p. 868; am. 1995, ch. 266, sec. 3, p. 850; am. 2013, ch. 135, sec. 5, p. 311.]
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Idaho may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
