Idaho § 32-1802

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 32-1802, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 32-1802.

retention of parental rights. (1) A temporary delegation of rights and responsibilities under this chapter does not:

(a) Operate to change or modify any parental or legal rights, obligations, or authority established by an existing court order;

(b) Deprive the parent or legal custodian of any parental or legal rights, obligations, or authority regarding the custody, visitation, or support of the child; or

(c) Constitute child abuse, neglect, or placement in foster care.

(2) The parent or legal custodian of the child has the authority to revoke or withdraw the power of attorney authorized by section 32-1801 , Idaho Code, at any time.

(3) Upon the termination, withdrawal, or revocation of the power of attorney established by section 32-1801 , Idaho Code, the child will be returned to the custody of the parent or legal guardian no later than forty-eight (48) hours after such termination, withdrawal, or revocation.

[32-1802, added 2021, ch. 269, sec. 1, p. 818.]

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