Terms Used In Idaho Code 39-9305

  • Miscarriage: means the spontaneous or accidental death of an unborn infant in utero other than by induced abortion or stillbirth. See Idaho Code 39-9303
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
The state registrar of vital statistics shall establish such forms and procedures as are necessary to file miscarriage certificates for unborn infants whose death occurred as a result of miscarriage. The filing of a miscarriage certificate shall be voluntary at the request of the unborn infant’s parent or parents and shall be filed only if the miscarriage is certified by a physician, a physician’s assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse.