Idaho § 7-1107 - Limitation of action
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 7-1107 — Limitation of action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-1107. Limitation of action
(1) Except as provided in section 16-1504 (10), Idaho Code, a proceeding to establish paternity of the child under the provisions of this chapter may be instituted either before or after the birth of the child but must be instituted before the child reaches the age of majority as defined in section 32-101 , Idaho Code.
(2) This section shall apply retroactively and is for the benefit of any dependent child, whether conceived or born before or after the effective date of this act and regardless of the past or current marital status of the parents.
[7-1107, added 1985, ch. 159, sec. 4, p. 422; am. 1986, ch. 221, sec. 1, p. 584; am. 2013, ch. 138, sec. 1, p. 323; am. 2019, ch. 295, sec. 3, p. 877; am. 2020, ch. 330, sec. 2, p. 955.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 7-1107
What does Idaho Statutes § 7-1107 cover?
Section 7-1107 ("Limitation of action") 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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