Idaho § 16-2419 - Effect of involuntary treatment orders on parental rights and custody
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 16-2419 — Effect of involuntary treatment orders on parental rights and custody, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-2419. Effect of involuntary treatment orders on parental rights and custody
If an order for involuntary treatment is issued, the parents, guardian or custodian of the child will retain all parental rights, including legal custody of the child, or the orders for involuntary treatment and disposition. The department of health and welfare shall acquire physical custody of the child and the right to determine the disposition and placement of the child whenever the placement requires the expenditure of public funds as provided in section 16-2415 , Idaho Code, consistent with the plan of treatment approved by the court.
[16-2419, added 1997, ch. 404, sec. 1, p. 1292; am. 2005, ch. 307, sec. 6, p. 959.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 16-2419
What does Idaho Statutes § 16-2419 cover?
Section 16-2419 ("Effect of involuntary treatment orders on parental rights and custody") 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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