Section 16-2403 – DEFINITIONS.
16-2403. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter: (1) "Child" means an individual less than eighteen (18) years of age and not emancipated by either marriage or legal proceeding. (2) "Consistent with the least restrictive alternative principle" means that services are delivered in the setting that places the fewest restrictions on the personal liberty of the […]
Section 16-2404 – COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORTS AND INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION.
16-2404. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORTS AND INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION. (1) Lead agency. The department of health and welfare shall be the lead agency in establishing and coordinating community supports, services and treatment for children with serious emotional disturbance and their families, utilizing public and private resources available in the child’s community. Such resources shall be utilized […]
Section 16-2404A – TEEN EARLY INTERVENTION MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST PROGRAM.
16-2404A. TEEN EARLY INTERVENTION MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST PROGRAM. (1) The department of health and welfare shall be authorized to contract for teen early intervention specialists to work with teens at risk and their families in school districts. (2) The teen early intervention specialist shall be a certified counselor or a social worker […]
Section 16-2405 – CHARGES TO PARENTS.
16-2405. CHARGES TO PARENTS. Parents may be charged for services provided to their children by the department according to the sliding fee scale authorized by section 16-2433, Idaho Code, provided that all services which are part of the child’s free appropriate public education as defined in the individuals with disabilities education act, 20 U.S.C. 1400 […]
Section 16-2406 – ACCESS TO SERVICES.
16-2406. ACCESS TO SERVICES. Access to services for children with serious emotional disturbance and their families shall be voluntary whenever informed consent can be obtained. Involuntary treatment or commitment to the department’s custody shall not be required as a condition for obtaining, providing, or paying for treatment by the department. The department’s assistance with paying […]
Section 16-2407 – VOLUNTARY ADMISSION TO HOSPITAL OR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY.
16-2407. VOLUNTARY ADMISSION TO HOSPITAL OR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY. When the department provides services under this chapter, such services shall be provided on a voluntary basis whenever informed consent can be obtained, and the department shall ensure that services made available to children subject to involuntary treatment orders are also available on a comparable basis […]
Section 16-2408 – DISCHARGE OR PETITION FOR ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAY TREATMENT ORDER.
16-2408. DISCHARGE OR PETITION FOR ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAY TREATMENT ORDER. Any child who is voluntarily admitted to a treatment facility upon the consent of his parents or guardian shall be discharged within three (3) business days of a written request for discharge by the consenting person unless such request is withdrawn in writing or […]
Section 16-2409 – CONVERSION FROM INVOLUNTARY TO VOLUNTARY STATUS.
16-2409. CONVERSION FROM INVOLUNTARY TO VOLUNTARY STATUS. Upon approval by the court, a child who is subject to involuntary treatment under this chapter may at any time convert to a voluntary status if informed consent to treatment can be obtained from his parent or guardian. The court shall approve conversion from involuntary to voluntary status […]
Section 16-2410 – REVIEW OF VOLUNTARY ADMISSION.
16-2410. REVIEW OF VOLUNTARY ADMISSION. A child admitted on the consent of his parents, shall have his admission reviewed at the end of a thirty (30) day period from the initial date of admission to the program. The review shall be accomplished by having the child’s treating clinician review the child’s treatment and determine whether […]
Section 16-2002 – DEFINITIONS.
16-2002. DEFINITIONS. When used in this chapter, unless the text otherwise requires: (1) "Court" means the district court or magistrate’s division thereof or, if the context requires, a judge or magistrate thereof. (2) "Child" or "minor" means any individual who is under the age of eighteen (18) years. (3) "Neglected" means: (a) Conduct as defined […]