{"data":{"id":"us-id/idaho-code-18-8606","jurisdiction":"us-id","citation":"Idaho Code § 18-8606","heading":"safe harbor provisions.","body":"(1) Diversion of minor victim.\n(a) When a minor is alleged to have committed any offense not listed in section 18-310(2), Idaho Code, a prosecutor shall divert the offense if the minor committed the offense as a direct and immediate result of being a victim of conduct prohibited by section 18-8607, 18-8608, 18-8609, or 18-8610, Idaho Code.\n(b) If a minor has an offense diverted pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection, the minor shall be placed in a state-licensed residential facility, as defined in section 39-1202, Idaho Code, that provides a comprehensive rehabilitation program with access to:\n(i) Comprehensive case management;\n(ii) Integrated mental health and chemical dependency services, including specialized trauma recovery services;\n(iii) Education and employment training services; and\n(iv) Off-site specialized services, as appropriate.\n(c) A diversion agreement under this subsection may extend for up to twelve (12) months.\n(d) Diversion shall only be available pursuant to this section if the minor expresses a willingness to cooperate and receive specialized services. If the minor is unwilling to cooperate with specialized services, continuation of the diversion shall be at the discretion of the court.\n(2) A person charged with any offense not identified in section 18-310(2), Idaho Code, committed as a direct and immediate result of being a victim of conduct prohibited by section 18-8607, 18-8608, 18-8609, or 18-8610, Idaho Code, may assert an affirmative defense that the person is a victim of such conduct.","path":["TITLE 18 CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS","CHAPTER 86 HUMAN TRAFFICKING"],"source_url":"https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch86/sect18-8606/","current_through":"2026 Legislative Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T12:28:14Z","sha256":"0c77d8d059a4282b808943d0cadb87a7ca62016ee485dfc162c82d3e92131b4b","source_id":"us-id","stale":false,"prev":"us-id/idaho-code-18-8605","next":"us-id/idaho-code-18-8607"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}