# Idaho Code § 18-4007: 18-4007 PUNISHMENT FOR MANSLAUGHTER > Idaho · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4007 ## Section - **Citation:** Idaho Code § 18-4007 - **Heading:** 18-4007 PUNISHMENT FOR MANSLAUGHTER - **Jurisdiction:** Idaho - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 18 / Chapter 40 / Section 18-4007 ## Text 18-4007. Punishment for manslaughter. Manslaughter is punishable as follows: (1) Voluntary — by a fine of not more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), or by a sentence to the custody of the state board of correction not exceeding fifteen (15) years, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (2) Involuntary — by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by a sentence to the custody of the state board of correction not exceeding ten (10) years, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (3) Vehicular — in the operation of a motor vehicle: (a) For a violation of section 18-4006(3)(a), Idaho Code, by a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by a sentence to the custody of the state board of correction not exceeding ten (10) years, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (b) For a violation of section 18-4006(3)(b), Idaho Code: (i) For a person who has not previously been found guilty of or pled guilty to a violation of the provisions of section 18-8004 or 18-8006, Idaho Code, or any substantially conforming foreign criminal violation, as described in section 18-8005(10), Idaho Code, by a fine of not more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), or by a sentence to the custody of the state board of correction not exceeding fifteen (15) years, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (ii) For a person who has previously been found guilty of or pled guilty once to a violation of the provisions of section 18-8004 or 18-8006, Idaho Code, or any substantially conforming foreign criminal violation, as described in section 18-8005(10), Idaho Code, notwithstanding the form of the judgment or withheld judgment, by a fine of not more than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) and by a sentence to the custody of the state board of correction for a mandatory minimum fixed term of imprisonment of five (5) years, not to exceed twenty-five (25) years. (iii) For a person who has previously been found guilty of or pled guilty two (2) or more times to a violation of the provisions of section 18-8004 or 18-8006, Idaho Code, or any substantially conforming foreign criminal violation, as described in section 18-8005(10), Idaho Code, notwithstanding the form of the judgment or withheld judgment, by a fine of not more than twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) and by a sentence to the custody of the state board of correction for a mandatory minimum fixed term of imprisonment of ten (10) years, not to exceed twenty-five (25) years. (c) For a violation of section 18-4006(3)(c), Idaho Code, by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000), or by a jail sentence not exceeding one (1) year, or by both such fine and jail sentence. (d) In addition to the foregoing, any person convicted of a violation of section 18-4006(3), Idaho Code, that resulted in the death of the parent or parents of minor children may be ordered by the court to pay support for each such minor child until the child reaches the age of eighteen (18) years. In setting the amount of support, the court shall consider all relevant factors. The nonpayment of such support shall be subject to enforcement and collection by the surviving parent or guardian of the child in the same manner that other child support orders are enforced as provided by law. In no event shall the child support judgment or order imposed by the court under this section be paid or indemnified by the proceeds of any liability insurance policy. (e) In addition to the foregoing, the driver's license of any person convicted of a violation of section 18-4006(3), Idaho Code, may be suspended for a time determined by the court. History: [18-4007, added 1983, ch. 3, 1st E.S., sec. 19, p. 22; am. 1992, ch. 33, sec. 1, p. 97; am. 1994, ch. 413, sec. 1, p. 1302; am. 1997, ch. 311, sec. 1, p. 922; am. 2002, ch. 356, sec. 1, p. 1013; am. 2009, ch. 166, sec. 2, p. 496; am. 2025, ch. 171, sec. 1, p. 807.] ## Nearby sections - [Idaho Code § 18-4001 18-4001 MURDER DEFINED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4001.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4002 18-4002 EXPRESS AND IMPLIED MALICE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4002.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4003 18-4003 DEGREES OF MURDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4003.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4004 18-4004 PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4004.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4004A 18-4004A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK DEATH PENALTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4004A.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4005 18-4005 PETIT TREASON ABOLISHED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4005.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4006 18-4006 MANSLAUGHTER DEFINED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4006.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4007 18-4007 PUNISHMENT FOR MANSLAUGHTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4007.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4009 18-4009 JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE BY ANY PERSON.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4009.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4011 18-4011 JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE BY OFFICER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4011.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4012 18-4012 EXCUSABLE HOMICIDE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4012.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4013 18-4013 DISCHARGE OF DEFENDANT WHEN HOMICIDE JUSTIFIABLE OR EXCUSABLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4013.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4014 18-4014 ADMINISTERING POISON WITH INTENT TO KILL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4014.md) - [Idaho Code § 18-4015 18-4015 ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO MURDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4015.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T18_C40_S18-4007. 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