Idaho § 16-2004 - Petition - Who may file
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 16-2004 — Petition - Who may file, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-2004. Petition - Who may file
A petition may be filed by:
a. Either parent when termination is sought with respect to the other parent.
b. The guardian of the person or the legal custodian of the child or person standing in loco parentis to the child.
c. An authorized agency.
d. Any other person possessing a legitimate interest in the matter.
[16-2004, added 1963, ch. 145, sec. 4, p. 420.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 16-2004
What does Idaho Statutes § 16-2004 cover?
Section 16-2004 ("Petition - Who may file") 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.
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