Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.06.01 - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
TERMINATION OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Section 16.06.01.721 - REPORT TO THE COURT - INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION
Current through August 31, 2023
If a petition for an involuntary termination of parental rights has been brought before the Magistrate Court, an investigation or report to the court under the Termination Act is required. If the petition has been filed by the Department, a report is required under Section 16-2008(2), Idaho Code. Reports submitted under the Termination Act based on an involuntary termination of parental rights must include: (3-15-22)
01. Allegations. The allegations contained in the petition. (3-15-22)
02. Investigation. The process of the assessment and investigation. (3-15-22)
03. Family Circumstances. The present condition of the child and parent(s), especially the circumstances of the parent(s) whose rights are being terminated and contact with the parent(s) of a minor parent, unless lack of contact is explained. (3-15-22)
04. Medical Information. The information forms regarding the child, birth mother, and birth father will be submitted with the Report to the Court. Reasonably known or available medical and genetic information regarding both birth parents and source of such information, as well as reasonably known or available providers of medical care and services to the birth parents. (3-15-22)
05. Efforts to Maintain Family. Other facts that pertain to the parent and child relationship including what reasonable efforts have been made to keep the child with the family, or what active efforts to prevent the breakup of the Indian family have been made. (3-15-22)
06. Absent Parent. Reasonable efforts made by the petitioner to locate an absent parent(s) and provision of notification to an unmarried father of the paternity registry requirement under Section 16-1513, Idaho Code. (3-15-22)
07. Planning. Proposed plans for the child consistent with: (3-15-22)
08. Compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act. Documentation of compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act, including identification of whether the child is Indian and if so: (3-15-22)
09. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship. (3-15-22)