Idaho authorities said no criminal charges are planned against the five McGuckin children, at a Sandpoint hospital until they leave to stay with a family friend. Authorities drove the children through the barricades to a nearby hospital where they remain under watch. They remain at Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint where they are listed in good condition. An Idaho Health and Welfare spokeswoman said Sunday that the children wouldn't leave the hospital until they feel comfortable with the next phase of proceedings. He added that she had not been able to see her children yet.
Authorities are pleased the children voluntarily came out without incident or injury.
Authorities had said all along they would wait until a peaceful resolution was reached. Everybody used a lot of restraint, and kept calm, kept cool. Once released all six children will stay with family friends in temporary foster care until the court proceedings take place to evaluate this case. She added that specific legal steps are followed in cases like these. The judge then determines whether the department can continue its evaluation and investigation of the children's circumstances.