TITLE 19

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 19

MODE OF TRIAL — FORMATION OF TRIAL JURY — POSTPONEMENT OF TRIAL

19-1903.  Presence of defendant. If the indictment is for a felony, the defendant must be personally present at the trial; but if for misdemeanor, the trial may be had in the absence of the defendant.

History:

[(19-1903) R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 7782; C.S., sec. 8905; I.C.A., sec. 19-1803.]