Idaho Statutes and Policies
Quick links to key child protection statutes and policies.
Idaho Code
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Idaho Guardians of Minors Statute
§15-5-201. Status of guardian of minor-General
§15-5-202. Testamentary appointment of guardian of minor appointment.
§15-5-203. Objection by minor of fourteen or older to testamentary
§15-5-204. Court appointment of guardian of minor-Conditions for appointment.
§15-5-205. Court appointment of guardian of minor-Venue
§15-5-206. Court appointment of guardian of minor-Qualifications
Priority of minor's nominee
§15-5-207. Court appointment of guardian of minor–Procedure
§15-5-208. Consent to service by acceptance of appointment-Notice
§15-5-209. Powers and duties of guardian of minor
§15-5-210. Termination of appointment of guardian-General
§15-5-211. Proceedings subsequent to appointment-Venue
§15-5-212. Resignation, Removal, Modification or Termination Proceedings.
§15-5-212A.Guardianships arising in connection with a proceeding under the child protective act
Idaho Adoption of Children Statute
§16-1501. Minors and adults may be adopted
§16-1501A. Rights and responsibilities of parties in adoption proceedings
§16-1501B. Right of parent with disability to present evidence and information
§16-1502. Restrictions as to comparative age
§16-1503. Consent of husband and wife necessary
§16-1504. Necessary consent to adoption
§16-1505. Notice of adoption proceedings
§16-1506. Proceedings on adoption
§16-1509. Release of child's parents from obligation-Termination of rights of parents and children
§16-1509A. Dissolution of adoption
§16-1511. Sealing record of proceedings
§16-1512. Appeal from order-Binding effect of adoption order
§16-1513. Registration of notice of filing of paternity proceedings
§16-1514. Petition for adoption of foreign born child
§16-1514A. International adoption
§16-1515. Revocation of adoption-Payment of expenses of adoptive parents
Idaho Child Protective Act
§16-1603. Jurisdiction of the courts
§16-1604. Retention of jurisdiction
§16-1605. Reporting of abuse, abandonment or neglect
§16-1607. Reporting in bad faith-Civil damages
§16-1609. Emergency removal-Notice
§16-1612. Service of summons-Travel expenses-Necessary witnesses
§16-1613. Hearings under the child protective act
§16-1614. Appointment of guardian ad litem, counsel for guardian ad litem, counsel for child
§16-1615. Shelter care hearing
§16-1617. Investigation by multidisciplinary teams
§16-1618. Investigative interviews of alleged child abuse victims
§16-1618A. Investigation based upon imuunization status prohibited
§16-1619. Adjudicatory hearing-Conduct of hearing-Consolidation
§16-1619A. Placement of a child in a qualified residential treatment program
§16-1619B. Placement of a child in congregate care settings
§16-1620. Finding of aggravated circumstances-Permanency plan-Hearing
§16-1621. Case plan hearing-No finding of aggravated circumstances
§16-1622. Review hearings - Status hearings - Annual permanency hearings
§16-1623. Amended disposition-Removal during protective supervision
§16-1624. Termination of parent-child relationship.
§16-1625. Appeal-Effect on custody
§16-1627. Authorization of emergency medical treatment
§16-1628. Support of committed child
§16-1629. Powers and duties of the department.
§16-1630. Other duties of the department-Exceptions
§16-1631. Authorization for department to act.
§16-1632. Guardian ad litem coordinator-Duties-Annual report.
§16-1633. Guardian ad litem-Duties
§16-1634. Guardian ad litem-Rights and powers
§16-1635. Immunity from liability .
§16-1636. Compliance with federal law
§16-1638. Guardian ad litem account-Creation.
§16-1639. Guardian ad litem grants.
§16-1640. Administrative procedure act
§16-1644. Limitations on caregiver liability
§16-1646. State department of health and welfare annual report
§16-1647. Citizen review panels - child protection legislative review panel
§16-1648. Prohibition on religious discrimination
§16-1649. Notification of rights
Interstate Compact for Juveniles
16-1901
16-1902
Idaho Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Statute
§16-2004. Petition-Who may file
§16-2005. Conditions under which termination may be granted
§16-2007. Notice-Waiver-Guardian ad litem
§16-2008. Investigation prior to disposition
Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children .
§16-2101. Legislative findings and policy
§16-2102. Execution of compact
§16-2103. Compact administrator.
§16-2104. Supplementary agreements
§16-2105. Financial arrangements
§16-2106. Financial responsibility of parents and guardians of estate.
§16-2107. Responsibilities of enforcement .
§16-2426. Notification of rights
ICPC Regulation No. 7. Priority Placement