TITLE 19

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 37

ERRORS AND MISTAKES

19-3701.  Defectively entitled affidavit valid. It is not necessary to entitle an affidavit or deposition in the action, whether taken before or after indictment, or upon an appeal; but if made without a title, or with an erroneous title, it is as valid and effectual for every purpose as if it were duly entitled, if it intelligibly refer[s] to the proceeding, indictment or appeal in which it is made.

History:

[(19-3701) Cr. Prac. 1864, sec. 587, p. 285; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 8234; C.S., sec. 9190; I.C.A., sec. 19-3601.]