Idaho’s governor has signed into law a measure requiring bounty hunters to wear badges and notify county sheriffs of their intentions before attempting to apprehend someone.
Governor Brad Little this week signed the legislation that for the first time creates laws in Idaho to regulate bounty hunting. The legislation came about following several incidents involving bounty hunters who opened fire, and on at least one occasion, put at risk an innocent person.
The new law, which also applies to those from other states entering Idaho, additionally mandates that bounty hunters be 18 or older, be a citizen or legal resident of the United States, not be mentally ill as defined in Idaho law, and not be a fugitive from justice. (AP)
