Idaho Code § 16-2419: Effect of involuntary treatment orders on parental rights and custody.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 16 JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS
- CHAPTER 24 CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
If an order for involuntary treatment is issued, the parents, guardian or custodian of the child will retain all parental rights, including legal custody of the child, or the orders for involuntary treatment and disposition. The department of health and welfare shall acquire physical custody of the child and the right to determine the disposition and placement of the child whenever the placement requires the expenditure of public funds as provided in section 16-2415, Idaho Code, consistent with the plan of treatment approved by the court.
Collected 2026-09-04T11:16:50Z. Source file · JSON