Idaho § 68-802 - Scope and jurisdiction
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 68-802 — Scope and jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68-802. Scope and jurisdiction
(1) This chapter applies to a transfer that refers to this chapter in the designation under section 68-809 (1), Idaho Code, by which the transfer is made, if at the time of the transfer, the transferor, the minor, or the custodian is a resident of this state or the custodial property is located in this state. The custodianship so created remains subject to this chapter despite a subsequent change in residence of a transferor, the minor, or the custodian, or the removal of custodial property from this state.
(2) A person designated as custodian under this chapter is subject to personal jurisdiction in this state with respect to any matter relating to the custodianship.
(3) A transfer that purports to be made and which is valid under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act, or a substantially similar act, of another state is governed by the law of the designated state and may be executed and is enforceable in this state if, at the time of the transfer, the transferor, the minor, or the custodian is a resident of the designated state or the custodial property is located in the designated state.
[68-802, added 1984, ch. 152, sec. 2, p. 358.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 68-802
What does Idaho Statutes § 68-802 cover?
Section 68-802 ("Scope and jurisdiction") 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 § 68-802?
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