Idaho S1255 amends existing law to include tribal health facilities in provisions regarding certain detentions without hearing.

Idaho S1255 amends Section 66-326 of the Idaho Code to revise provisions regarding detention without a hearing. The bill includes tribal health facilities in the provisions, ensuring they can detain individuals under specific conditions. If a person is believed to be gravely disabled due to mental illness or poses an imminent danger to themselves or others, they can be detained by a peace officer or a medical staff member at a hospital or tribal health facility. The detention must be reported to a court within 24 hours, and a hearing must be held within five days.

Idaho S1255 amends existing law to include tribal health facilities in provisions regarding certain detentions without hearing.

Idaho S1255 amends Section 66-326 of the Idaho Code to revise provisions regarding detention without a hearing. The bill includes tribal health facilities in the provisions, ensuring they can detain individuals under specific conditions. If a person is believed to be gravely disabled due to mental illness or poses an imminent danger to themselves or others, they can be detained by a peace officer or a medical staff member at a hospital or tribal health facility. The detention must be reported to a court within 24 hours, and a hearing must be held within five days.