Idaho § 16-2412 - Emergency treatment upon certification by designated examiner
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 16-2412 — Emergency treatment upon certification by designated examiner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-2412. Emergency treatment upon certification by designated examiner
A child may be taken into protective custody by a peace officer, or accepted by an ambulance service, and transported and presented to a treatment facility for emergency evaluation and treatment when a designated examiner certifies in writing that he has examined the child within the last seventy-two (72) hours and that on such basis he has probable cause to believe that such child is suffering from serious emotional disturbance as a result of which he is likely to:
(1) Harm himself or others; or
(2) Suffer substantial mental or physical deterioration; and
(3) Require immediate treatment to prevent such harm; and
(4) Less restrictive alternatives have been considered and the detention and treatment proposed is consistent with the least restrictive alternative principle.
[16-2412, added 1997, ch. 404, sec. 1, p. 1288.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 16-2412
What does Idaho Statutes § 16-2412 cover?
Section 16-2412 ("Emergency treatment upon certification by designated examiner") 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 § 16-2412?
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