Terms Used In Idaho Code 16-2408

  • Child: means an individual less than eighteen (18) years of age and not emancipated by either marriage or legal proceeding. See Idaho Code 16-2403
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114
  • Treatment facility: means a facility or program meeting applicable licensing standards that has been approved for the provisions of services under this chapter by the department of health and welfare. See Idaho Code 16-2403
    • Any child who is voluntarily admitted to a treatment facility upon the consent of his parents or guardian shall be discharged within three (3) business days of a written request for discharge by the consenting person unless such request is withdrawn in writing or there is other legal authority to hold the child at the facility.