Idaho § 16-2409 - Conversion from involuntary to voluntary status
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 16-2409 — Conversion from involuntary to voluntary status, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-2409. Conversion from involuntary to voluntary status
Upon approval by the court, a child who is subject to involuntary treatment under this chapter may at any time convert to a voluntary status if informed consent to treatment can be obtained from his parent or guardian. The court shall approve conversion from involuntary to voluntary status if the court finds that:
(1) (a) The child is not likely to cause harm to himself or suffer substantial mental or physical deterioration; and
(b) The child is not likely to cause harm to others; or
(2) The conversion from involuntary to voluntary status is in the best interests of the child and consistent with the requirements of public safety.
[16-2409, added 1997, ch. 404, sec. 1, p. 1287; am. 2005, ch. 307, sec. 2, p. 957.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Idaho Statutes § 16-2409 cover?
Section 16-2409 ("Conversion from involuntary to voluntary status") 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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