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Idaho Code § 16-2409: Conversion from involuntary to voluntary status.

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  1. TITLE 16 JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS
  2. CHAPTER 24 CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Upon approval by the court, a child who is subject to involuntary treatment under this chapter may at any time convert to a voluntary status if informed consent to treatment can be obtained from his parent or guardian. The court shall approve conversion from involuntary to voluntary status if the court finds that:

(1) (a) The child is not likely to cause harm to himself or suffer substantial mental or physical deterioration; and

(b) The child is not likely to cause harm to others; or

(2) The conversion from involuntary to voluntary status is in the best interests of the child and consistent with the requirements of public safety.

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