16-2409 CONVERSION FROM INVOLUNTARY TO VOLUNTARY STATUS. - Idaho Statutes

TITLE 16

JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER 24

CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

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 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.