Idaho § 66-323 DESIGNATED EXAMINER QUALIFICATIONS

Idaho Statutes

§ 66-323 — DESIGNATED EXAMINER QUALIFICATIONS

Idaho § 66-323

Title 66STATE CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS

Ch. 3HOSPITALIZATION OF MENTALLY ILL

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Idaho Code § 66-323 (2026).

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(1)To be appointed and practice as a designated examiner, an applicant shall meet the qualifications required by this section.

(2)A designated examiner shall maintain professional licensure for the duration of the designated examiner’s appointment and shall be one (1) of the following:

(a)A physician;

(b)A psychologist;

(c)An advanced practice registered nurse;

(d)A clinical professional counselor;

(e)A professional counselor;

(f)A clinical social worker;

(g)A social worker who holds a master’s of social work degree;

(h)A marriage and family therapist;

(i)A physician assistant;

(j)A psychiatrist; or

(k)A psychiatric nurse.

(3)A designated examiner shall have at least two (2) years of post-degree experience in a clinical mental health setting and:

(a)Experience in the assessm

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(1) To be appointed and practice as a designated examiner, an applicant shall meet the qualifications required by this section.
(2) A designated examiner shall maintain professional licensure for the duration of the designated examiner’s appointment and shall be one (1) of the following:
(a) A physician;
(b) A psychologist;
(c) An advanced practice registered nurse;
(d) A clinical professional counselor;
(e) A professional counselor;
(f) A clinical social worker;
(g) A social worker who holds a master’s of social work degree;
(h) A marriage and family therapist;
(i) A physician assistant;
(j) A psychiatrist; or
(k) A psychiatric nurse.
(3) A designated examiner shall have at least two (2) years of post-degree experience in a clinical mental health setting and:
(a) Experience in the assessment of the likelihood of danger to self or others, grave disability, capacity to give informed consent, and capacity to understand legal proceedings;
(b) Experience in the use of appropriate diagnostic criteria;
(c) Experience in the treatment of mental health disorders, including knowledge of treatment modalities and experience applying treatment modalities in a clinical setting; and
(d) An understanding of the differences between behavior due to mental illness that poses a substantial threat or risk of serious harm to self or others or that may result in grave disability and behavior that does not represent such a threat or risk.
(4) A designated examiner shall have knowledge of and experience applying Idaho mental health law based on the training required pursuant to this section and:
(a) Experience that demonstrates understanding of the judicial process and the conduct of commitment hearings;
(b) Experience preparing reports for the court and testifying before a court of law and a demonstrated ability to provide the court with a complete oral and written evaluation that addresses the standards and questions set forth by law; and
(c) Knowledge of a client’s legal rights.
(5) A designated examiner shall have completed a minimum of six (6) hours of training on the role of designated examiners and the processes used in fulfilling the responsibilities of designated examiners and a minimum of four (4) additional hours observing a designated examiner conducting a designated examination.