Idaho § 39-271 - Records of institutions
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-271 — Records of institutions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-271. Records of institutions
Every person in charge of an institution, public or private, to which persons resort for treatment of diseases, confinements, or are committed by law, shall record all the personal and statistical particulars relative to those persons admitted or confined to their institutions that are required on the forms or the certificates prescribed by the board. The record shall be made by them at the time of admission of the patients and at such other times as may be required. The personal and statistical particulars and information shall be obtained from the individuals themselves, if it is practicable to do so, and when they can not be so obtained, they shall be secured in as complete a manner as possible from relatives, friends or other persons acquainted with the facts.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-271
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-271 cover?
Section 39-271 ("Records of institutions") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 39-271?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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