Idaho § 16-2421 - Waiver of right to be present at hearings
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 16-2421 — Waiver of right to be present at hearings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-2421. Waiver of right to be present at hearings
A child may waive the right to be present at any hearing to which he is entitled under this section by filing a written waiver that the court finds is knowingly and voluntarily executed by the child. The child’s attorney shall consult with him and determine whether the child understands his rights and desires to waive his right to be present at the hearing. The attorney shall then submit a verified written statement to the court explaining the attorney’s understanding of the child’s intent. By waiving the right to be present at the hearing, the child waives no other rights.
[16-2421, added 1997, ch. 404, sec. 1, p. 1293.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 16-2421
What does Idaho Statutes § 16-2421 cover?
Section 16-2421 ("Waiver of right to be present at hearings") 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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