Idaho § 5-306 - Infants and insane persons - Guardians ad litem
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 5-306 — Infants and insane persons - Guardians ad litem, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-306. Infants and insane persons - Guardians ad litem
When an infant or an insane or incompetent person is a party, he must appear either by his general guardian or by a guardian ad litem appointed by the court in which the action is pending in each case. A guardian ad litem may be appointed in any case when it is deemed by the court in which the action or proceeding is prosecuted, or by a judge thereof, expedient, to represent the infant, insane or incompetent person in the action or proceeding, notwithstanding he may have a general guardian and may have appeared by him.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 5-306
What does Idaho Statutes § 5-306 cover?
Section 5-306 ("Infants and insane persons - Guardians ad litem") 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 § 5-306?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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