Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.06.01 - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
Section 16.06.01.568 - COURT-ORDERED CHILD PROTECTION SAFETY ASSESSMENT

When, in any divorce proceeding or upon request for modification of a divorce decree, an allegation of child abuse or child sexual abuse is made, implicating either party, the court may order that an investigation/safety assessment be conducted by the Department. Court orders for preliminary child protective safety assessment and for any subsequent assessment the court may deem necessary will be served on the Department supervisor for child protection services in the field office in which the court has geographical jurisdiction. The child protection supervisor must immediately initiate the safety assessment and consult with the court promptly if there are any obstacles preventing its completion. Immediately upon completing the report, the Department must make a written report to the court.

Effective March 15, 2022