Terms Used In Idaho Code 39-1112

  • Child: means a person less than thirteen (13) years of age. See Idaho Code 39-1102
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
Any parent or guardian shall have the absolute right to enter the premises of any facility during the period of care for the parent’s or guardian’s child or children. Any failure or refusal to allow entry to a parent or guardian may be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license, pursuant to section 39-1113, Idaho Code. If a parent or guardian has been granted limited or has been denied visitation rights by a court of competent jurisdiction, this section shall not confer a right to visitation.