Idaho § 16-2408 - Discharge or petition for one hundred twenty day treatment order
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 16-2408 — Discharge or petition for one hundred twenty day treatment order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-2408. Discharge or petition for one hundred twenty day treatment order
Any child who is voluntarily admitted to a treatment facility upon the consent of his parents or guardian shall be discharged within three (3) business days of a written request for discharge by the consenting person unless such request is withdrawn in writing or there is other legal authority to hold the child at the facility.
[16-2408, added 1997, ch. 404, sec. 1, p. 1287.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 16-2408
What does Idaho Statutes § 16-2408 cover?
Section 16-2408 ("Discharge or petition for one hundred twenty day treatment order") 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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