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Statutes > Idaho > Title16 > T16ch24 > T16ch24sect16-2409JUVENILE 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.
