Idaho § 18-619 - Anonymity of female
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-619 — Anonymity of female, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-619. Anonymity of female
In every court proceeding or action brought under this chapter, the court shall rule whether the anonymity of any female upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted shall be preserved from public disclosure if she does not give her consent to such disclosure. The court, upon motion or sua sponte, shall make such a ruling and, upon determining that her anonymity should be preserved, shall issue orders to the parties, witnesses and counsel and shall direct the sealing of the record and exclusion of individuals from courtrooms or hearing rooms to the extent necessary to safeguard her identity from public disclosure. Each order shall be accompanied by specific written findings explaining why the anonymity of the female should be preserved from public disclosure, why the order is essential to that end, how the order is narrowly tailored to serve that interest and why no reasonable less restrictive alternative exists. In the absence of written consent of the female upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted, anyone, other than a public official, who brings an action under this section shall do so under a pseudonym. This section may not be construed to conceal the identity of the plaintiff or of witnesses from the defendant.
[18-619, added 2015, ch. 270, sec. 2, p. 1124.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-619
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-619 cover?
Section 18-619 ("Anonymity of female") 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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