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ID Code § 16-1501 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 15 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN|Section 16-1501 - MINORS AND ADULTS MAY BE ADOPTED.

16-1501. MINORS AND ADULTS MAY BE ADOPTED. Any minor child may be adopted by any adult person residing in and having residence in Idaho, in the cases and subject to the rules prescribed in this chapter. (1) Persons not minors may be adopted by a resident adult in cases where the person adopting has sustained the relation of parent to such adopted person: (a) For a period in excess of one (1) year while the person was a minor; or (b) For such period of time or in such manner that the court after investigation finds a substantial family relationship has been created. (2) Adoptions shall not be denied solely on the basis of the disability of a prospective adoptive parent. As used in this chapter: (a) "Adaptive equipment" means any piece of equipment or any item that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the parenting capabilities of a parent with a disability. (b) "Disability" means, with respect to an individual, any mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities of the individual including, but not limited to, self-care, manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, learning or working or a record of such an impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment. Disability shall not include transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, other sexual behavior disorders, or substance use disorders, compulsive gambling, kleptomania or pyromania. Sexual preference or orientation is not considered an impairment or disability. Whether an impairment substantially limits a major life activity shall be determined without consideration of the effect of corrective or mitigating measures used to reduce the effects of the impairment. (c) "Supportive services" means services which assist a parent with a disability to compensate for those aspects of their disability which affect their ability to care for their child and which will enable them to discharge their parental responsibilities. The term includes specialized or adapted training, evaluations, or assistance with effective use of adaptive equipment, and accommodations which allow a parent with a disability to benefit from other services, such as Braille texts or sign language interpreters. (3) If applicable, nothing in this chapter shall modify the requirements of the Indian child welfare act of 1978, 25 U.S.C. 1901, et seq.  History: [(16-1501) 1879, p. 8, sec. 1; R.S., sec. 2545; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 2700; C.S., sec. 4682; I.C.A., sec. 31-1101; am. 1951, ch. 283, sec. 1, p. 611; am. 1953, ch. 150, sec. 1, p. 245; am. 1972, ch. 147, sec. 1, p. 318; am. 1991, ch. 39, sec. 1, p. 78; am. 1996, ch. 195, sec. 1, p. 610; am. 2002, ch. 233, sec. 4, p. 671; am. 2013, ch. 138, sec. 3, p. 324; am. 2014, ch. 97, sec. 1, p. 265.]
ID Code § 16-1501B (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 15 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN|Section 16-1501B - RIGHT OF PARENT WITH DISABILITY TO PRESENT EVIDENCE AND INFORMATION.

16-1501B. RIGHT OF PARENT WITH DISABILITY TO PRESENT EVIDENCE AND INFORMATION. If the prospective adoptive parent has a disability as defined in this chapter, the prospective adoptive parent shall have the right to provide evidence to the court regarding the manner in which the use of adaptive equipment or supportive services will enable the parent to carry out the responsibilities of parenting the child. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to create any new or additional obligation on state or local governments to purchase or provide adaptive equipment or supportive services for parents with disabilities.  History: [16-1501B, added 2002, ch. 233, sec. 5, p. 672.]
ID Code § 16-1502 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 15 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN|Section 16-1502 - RESTRICTIONS AS TO COMPARATIVE AGE.

16-1502. RESTRICTIONS AS TO COMPARATIVE AGE. The person adopting a child must be at least fifteen (15) years older than the person adopted, or twenty-five (25) years of age or older, except such age restrictions or requirements shall not apply in cases where the adopting parent is a spouse of a natural parent, and except that such age restrictions or requirements shall not apply when the person adopting an adult shows to the satisfaction of the court that a substantial relationship as a parent has been maintained for a period in excess of one (1) year.  History: [(16-1502) 1879, p. 8, sec. 2; R.S., sec. 2540; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 2701; I.C.A., sec. 31-1102; am. 1961, ch. 14, sec. 1, p. 15; am. 1969, ch. 247, sec. 1, p. 773; am. 1972, ch. 147, sec. 2, p. 318; am. 1991, ch. 39, sec. 2, p. 78.]
ID Code § 16-1503 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 15 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN|Section 16-1503 - CONSENT OF HUSBAND AND WIFE NECESSARY.

16-1503. CONSENT OF HUSBAND AND WIFE NECESSARY. A married man, not lawfully separated from his wife, cannot adopt a child without the consent of his wife; nor can a married woman, not thus separated from her husband, without his consent, provided the husband or wife, not consenting, is capable of giving such consent.  History: [(16-1503) 1879, p. 8, sec. 3; R.S., sec. 2547; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 2702; C.S., sec. 4684; I.C.A., sec. 31-1103.]
ID Code § 16-1507 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 15 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN|Section 16-1507 - ORDER OF ADOPTION.

16-1507. ORDER OF ADOPTION. The judge must examine all persons appearing before him pursuant to this chapter, each separately, and any report of the investigation provided pursuant to the last section and if satisfied that the interests of the child will be promoted by the adoption, he must in the adoption of all foreign born persons make a finding of facts as to the true or probable date and place of birth of the foreign born child to be adopted and make an order declaring that the child shall thenceforth be regarded and treated in all respects as the child of the person adopting.  History: [(16-1507) 1879, p. 8, sec. 7; R.S., sec. 2551; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 2706; C.S., sec. 4688; I.C.A., sec. 31-1107; am. 1951, ch. 283, sec. 3, p. 611; am. 1988, ch. 26, sec. 2, p. 34; am. 1996, ch. 188, sec. 1, p. 596.]
ID Code § 16-1508 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 15 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN|Section 16-1508 - EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

16-1508. EFFECT OF ADOPTION. A child or adult, when adopted, may take the name of the person adopting, and the two (2) shall thenceforth sustain toward each other the legal relation of parent and child, and shall have all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties of that relation, including all of the rights of a child of the whole blood to inherit from any person, in all respects, under the provisions of section 15-2-103, Idaho Code, and to the same extent as a child of the whole blood.  History: [(16-1508) 1879, p. 8, sec. 8; R.S., sec. 2552; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 2707; C.S., sec. 4689; I.C.A., sec. 31-1108; am. 1963, ch. 63, sec. 1, p. 246; am. 1996, ch. 195, sec. 4, p. 613; am. 2020, ch. 82, sec. 7, p. 178.]
ID Code § 16-1509 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 15 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN|Section 16-1509 - RELEASE OF CHILD’S PARENTS FROM OBLIGATION — TERMINATION OF RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN.

16-1509. RELEASE OF CHILD’S PARENTS FROM OBLIGATION — TERMINATION OF RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN. Unless the decree of adoption otherwise provides, the natural parents of an adopted child are, from the time of the adoption, relieved of all parental duties toward, and all responsibilities for, the child so adopted, and have no right over it, and all rights of such child from and through such natural parents including the right of inheritance, are hereby terminated unless specifically provided by will.  History: [(16-1509) 1879, p. 8, sec. 9; R.S., sec. 2553; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 2708; C.S., sec. 4690; I.C.A., sec. 31-1109; am. 1969, ch. 334, sec. 1, p. 1058.]
ID Code § 16-1509A (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 15 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN|Section 16-1509A - DISSOLUTION OF ADOPTION.

16-1509A. DISSOLUTION OF ADOPTION. An adoption may be dissolved, upon petition, with the agreement of both the adoptee and the adopting parent, when the adopting parent was the spouse of a natural parent, and the marriage of the natural parent and adoptive parent was terminated. If the petition for dissolution occurs after the death of the adoptive parent, the court shall, in the finding of dissolution, specify the effect upon rights of inheritance. The court must determine that avoidance of statutory care is not the purpose of the dissolution, unless the court finds grounds to waive this finding. An action to obtain a decree of dissolution of adoption may be commenced at any time after the adoptee reaches twenty-one (21) years of age.  History: [16-1509A, added 1998, ch. 167, sec. 1, p. 563.]
ID Code § 16-1511 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 15 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN|Section 16-1511 - SEALING RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS.

16-1511. SEALING RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS. Upon the motion of petitioners, or upon its own motion the court shall order that the record of its proceedings in any adoption proceeding shall be sealed. When such order has been made and entered the court shall seal such record and thereafter the seal shall not be broken except upon the motion of petitioners or the person adopted; provided, however, that such record may be sealed again as in this section provided.  History: [I.C., sec. 16-1511, as added by 1953, ch. 104, sec. 1, p. 138; am. 1996, ch. 195, sec. 5, p. 613.]
ID Code § 16-1512 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 15 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN|Section 16-1512 - APPEAL FROM ORDER — BINDING EFFECT OF ADOPTION ORDER.

16-1512. APPEAL FROM ORDER — BINDING EFFECT OF ADOPTION ORDER. (1) Any appeal from an order granting or refusing to grant an order of adoption shall be taken to the supreme court. (2) After the order of adoption by the court becomes final, no party to an adoption proceeding, nor anyone claiming under such party, may later question the validity of the adoption proceedings by reason of any defect or irregularity therein, jurisdiction or otherwise, but shall be fully bound by the order, except for such appeal as may be allowed in subsection (1) of this section. In no event, for any reason, other than fraud on the part of the party adopting a child, shall an adoption be overturned by any court or collaterally attacked by any person or entity after six (6) months from the date the order of adoption becomes final. This provision is intended as a statute of repose.  History: [I.C.A., sec. 16-1512, as added by 1957, ch. 189, sec. 2, p. 376; am. 1971, ch. 170, sec. 1, p. 805; am. 2000, ch. 173, sec. 1, p. 442; am. 2010, ch. 26, sec. 1, p. 46.]
ID Code § 16-1514A (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 15 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN|Section 16-1514A - INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION.

16-1514A. INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION. (1) When an Idaho resident adopts a child in a foreign country in accordance with the laws of the foreign country, and such adoption is recognized as full and final by the United States government, such resident may file with a petition a copy of the decree, order or certificate of adoption which evidences finalization of the adoption in the foreign country, together with a certified translation thereof if it is not in English, and proof of full and final adoption from the United States government with the clerk of the court of any county in this state having jurisdiction over the person or persons filing such documents. (2) The court shall assign a docket number and file and enter the documents referenced in subsection (1) of this section with an order recognizing the foreign adoption without the necessity of a hearing. Such order, along with the final decree, order or certificate from the foreign country shall have the same force and effect as if a final order of adoption were granted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (3) When such order is filed and entered, the adoptive parents may request a report of adoption as provided in section 39-259, Idaho Code.  History: [16-1514A, added 2006, ch. 77, sec. 2, p. 236.]
ID Code § 16-1515 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 15 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN|Section 16-1515 - REVOCATION OF ADOPTION — PAYMENT OF EXPENSES OF ADOPTIVE PARENTS.

16-1515. REVOCATION OF ADOPTION — PAYMENT OF EXPENSES OF ADOPTIVE PARENTS. (1) If a natural parent withdraws or revokes a consent to adoption and the court orders that the custody of the child be returned to the natural parent upon the petition of a natural parent, whether or not the order of adoption has been entered, the court shall order the natural parent who so petitioned to reimburse the adoptive or prospective adoptive parents for all adoption expenses including, but not limited to, all medical fees and costs and all legal fees and costs, and all other reasonable costs and expenses including, but not limited to, expenses for food and clothing incurred by the adoptive or prospective adoptive parents in connection with the care and maintenance of the child while the child was living with the adoptive or prospective adoptive parents. The court shall determine the amount of the reimbursement owing and shall enter the same as a money judgment in favor of the adoptive or prospective adoptive parents. (2) If the natural parent agrees to consent to the adoption and the adoption proceedings have been initiated by the prospective adoptive parents in accordance with that agreement but the natural parent thereafter refuses to execute the consent to adoption, the prospective adoptive parents may file a motion for restitution in the adoption action and the court may order reimbursement as provided in subsection (1) of this section, or the prospective adoptive parents may file a suit independent of the adoption proceedings for damages which may include those items described in subsection (1) of this section. (3) For purposes of this section, "prospective adoptive parents" shall include foster parents who have initiated adoption proceedings with respect to the child for whom foster care is being provided, but shall not include foster parents who are wholly or partially reimbursed by the state of Idaho for the care of the child.  History: [16-1515, added 1998, ch. 172, sec. 1, p. 594.]
ID Code § 16-1601 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 16 - CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT|Section 16-1601 - POLICY.

16-1601. POLICY. The policy of the state of Idaho is hereby declared to be the establishment of a legal framework conducive to the judicial processing, including periodic review of child abuse, abandonment and neglect cases, and the protection of any child whose life, health or welfare is endangered. At all times, the health and safety of the child shall be the primary concern. Each child coming within the purview of this chapter shall receive, preferably in his own home, the care, guidance and control that will promote his welfare and the best interest of the state of Idaho, and if he is removed from the control of one (1) or more of his parents, guardian or other custodian, the state shall secure adequate care for him; provided, however, that the state of Idaho shall, to the fullest extent possible, seek to preserve, protect, enhance and reunite the family relationship. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to allow discrimination on the basis of disability. This chapter seeks to coordinate efforts by state and local public agencies, in cooperation with private agencies and organizations, citizens’ groups, and concerned individuals, to: (1) Preserve the privacy and unity of the family whenever possible; (2) Take such actions as may be necessary and feasible to prevent the abuse, neglect, abandonment or homelessness of children; (3) Take such actions as may be necessary to provide the child with permanency including concurrent planning; (4) Clarify for the purposes of this act the rights and responsibilities of parents with joint legal or joint physical custody of children at risk; and (5) Maintain sibling bonds by placing siblings in the same home when possible, and support or facilitate sibling visitation when not, unless such contact is not in the best interest of one (1) or more of the children.  History: [16-1601, added 1976, ch. 204, sec. 2, p. 732; am. 1982, ch. 186, sec. 1, p. 492; am. 1991, ch. 212, sec. 1, p. 501; am. 1996, ch. 272, sec. 1, p. 885; am. 1998, ch. 257, sec. 1, p. 851; am. 2001, ch. 107, sec. 1, p. 352; am. 2003, ch. 279, sec. 1, p. 748; am. 2018, ch. 287, sec. 1, p. 675.]
ID Code § 16-1603 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 16 - CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT|Section 16-1603 - JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS.

16-1603. JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS. (1) Except as otherwise provided herein, the court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction in all proceedings under this chapter concerning any child living or found within the state: (a) Who is neglected, abused or abandoned by his parents, guardian or other legal custodian, or who is homeless; or (b) Whose parents or other legal custodian fails to provide a stable home environment. (2) If the court has taken jurisdiction over a child under subsection (1) of this section, it may take jurisdiction over another child living or having custodial visitation in the same household without the filing of a separate petition if it finds all of the following: (a) The other child is living or is found within the state; (b) The other child has been exposed to or is at risk of being a victim of abuse, neglect or abandonment; (c) The other child is listed in the petition or amended petition; (d) The parents or legal guardians of the other child have notice as provided in section 16-1611, Idaho Code.  History: [16-1603, as added by 1976, ch. 204, sec. 2, p. 735; am. 1982, ch. 186, sec. 3, p. 494; am. 1991, ch. 212, sec. 3, p. 503; am. 1996, ch. 272, sec. 3, p. 888; am. 1999, ch. 123, sec. 2, p. 361; am. 2001, ch. 107, sec. 3, p. 355; am. 2003, ch. 279, sec. 3, p. 752; am. 2005, ch. 391, sec. 6, p. 1272.]
ID Code § 16-1604 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 16 - CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT|Section 16-1604 - RETENTION OF JURISDICTION.

16-1604. RETENTION OF JURISDICTION. (1) Jurisdiction obtained by the court under this chapter shall be retained until the child’s eighteenth birthday, unless terminated prior thereto or extended by the court pursuant to section 16-1622(5), Idaho Code. Jurisdiction of the court shall not be terminated by an order of termination of parental rights if guardianship and/or custody of the child is placed with the department of health and welfare. (2) The parties have an ongoing duty to inquire concerning, and inform the court as soon as possible about, any other pending actions or current orders involving the child. In the event there are conflicting orders from Idaho courts concerning the child, the child protection order is controlling.  History: [I.C., sec. 16-1604, as added by 1976, ch. 204, sec. 2, p. 735; am. 1982, ch. 186, sec. 4, p. 494; am. 1989, ch. 218, sec. 1, p. 527; am. 2001, ch. 107, sec. 4, p. 356; am. 2021, ch. 281, sec. 2, p. 840.]
ID Code § 16-1606 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 16 - CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT|Section 16-1606 - IMMUNITY.

16-1606. IMMUNITY. Any person who has reason to believe that a child has been abused, abandoned or neglected and, acting upon that belief, makes a report of abuse, abandonment or neglect as required in section 16-1605, Idaho Code, shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any such participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participation in any such judicial proceeding resulting from such report. Any person who reports in bad faith or with malice shall not be protected by this section. Any privilege between husband and wife, or between any professional person except the lawyer-client privilege, including but not limited to physicians, counselors, hospitals, clinics, day care centers and schools and their clients shall not be grounds for excluding evidence at any proceeding regarding the abuse, abandonment or neglect of the child or the cause thereof.  History: [(16-1606) 16-1620, added 1976, ch. 204, sec. 2, p. 744; am. 1982, ch. 186, sec. 19, p. 501; am. 1985, ch. 158, sec. 2, p. 417; am. 1995, ch. 328, sec. 1, p. 1097; am. and redesig. 2005, ch. 391, sec. 8, p. 1273.]
ID Code § 16-1607 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 16 - CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT|Section 16-1607 - REPORTING IN BAD FAITH — CIVIL DAMAGES.

16-1607. REPORTING IN BAD FAITH — CIVIL DAMAGES. Any person who makes a report or allegation of child abuse, abandonment or neglect knowing the same to be false or who reports or alleges the same in bad faith or with malice shall be liable to the party or parties against whom the report was made for the amount of actual damages sustained or statutory damages of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), whichever is greater, plus attorney’s fees and costs of suit. If the court finds that the defendant acted with malice or oppression, the court may award treble actual damages or treble statutory damages, whichever is greater.  History: [(16-1607) 16-1620A, added 1995, ch. 276, sec. 1, p. 924; am. and redesig. 2005, ch. 391, sec. 9, p. 1274; am. 2007, ch. 128, sec. 1, p. 385.]
ID Code § 16-1608 (2021)
2021 Idaho Code|Title 16 - JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS|Chapter 16 - CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT|Section 16-1608 - EMERGENCY REMOVAL.

16-1608. EMERGENCY REMOVAL.  (1) (a) A child may be taken into shelter care by a peace officer without an order issued pursuant to subsection (4) of section 16-1611 or section 16-1619, Idaho Code, only where the child is endangered in his surroundings and prompt removal is necessary to prevent serious physical or mental injury to the child or where the child is an abandoned child pursuant to the provisions of chapter 82, title 39, Idaho Code. (b) An alleged offender may be removed from the home of the victim of abuse or neglect by a peace officer without an order, issued pursuant to subsection (5) of section 16-1611, Idaho Code, only where the child is endangered and prompt removal of an alleged offender is necessary to prevent serious physical or mental injury to the child. (2) When a child is taken into shelter care under subsection (1) of this section, he may be held for a maximum of forty-eight (48) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, unless a shelter care hearing has been held pursuant to section 16-1615, Idaho Code, and the court orders an adjudicatory hearing. (3) When an alleged offender is removed from the home under subsection (1)(b) of this section, a motion based on a sworn affidavit by the department must be filed simultaneously with the petition and the court shall determine at a shelter care hearing, held within a maximum of twenty-four (24) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, whether the relief sought shall be granted, pending an adjudicatory hearing. Notice of such hearing shall be served upon the alleged offender at the time of removal or other protective relief.  History: [(16-1608) 16-1612, as added by 1976, ch. 204, sec. 2, p. 740; am. 1982, ch. 186, sec. 12, p. 498; am. 1989, ch. 302, sec. 4, p. 756; am. 2001, ch. 107, sec. 13, p. 365; am. 2001, ch. 357, sec. 3, p. 1259; am. 2005, ch. 25, sec. 76, p. 113; am. and redesig. 2005, ch. 391; sec. 10, p. 1274.]