Idaho § 16-2409 CONVERSION FROM INVOLUNTARY TO VOLUNTARY STATUS

Idaho Statutes

§ 16-2409 — CONVERSION FROM INVOLUNTARY TO VOLUNTARY STATUS

Idaho·Title 16 JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS·Ch. 24 CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

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 if the court finds that:

(1)(a) The child is not likely to cause harm to himself or suffer substantial mental or physical deterioration; and

(b)The child is not likely to cause harm to others; or

(2)The conversion from involuntary to voluntary status is in the best interests of the child and consistent with the requirements of public safety.

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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 if the court finds that:
(1) (a) The child is not likely to cause harm to himself or suffer substantial mental or physical deterioration; and
(b) The child is not likely to cause harm to others; or
(2) The conversion from involuntary to voluntary status is in the best interests of the child and consistent with the requirements of public safety.

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