Idaho Code
Idaho Code § 16-1603 (2026)
Jurisdiction of the courts.
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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.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 29
cases (12 in the last 5 years), 1987–2026 · leading case: Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 256 P.3d 708 (Idaho 2011).
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 256 P.3d 708 (Idaho 2011). “Idaho Code § 16-1603 (1) provides: 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,…”
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 369 P.3d 932 (Idaho 2016). “On May 8, 2014, the Chief Deputy Prosecutor for Nez Perce County filed a petition with the magistrate court to determine whether Child was within the jurisdiction of the Child Protective Act, Idaho Code section 16-1603(1), and was abused, neglected, or lacking a stable home…”
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 244 P.3d 247 (Idaho Ct. App. 2010). “For the purposes of this section, a child is considered “abused” where he or she has been the victim of: Conduct or omission resulting in skin bruising, bleeding, malnutrition, burns, fracture of any bone, subdural hematoma, soft tissue swelling, failure to thrive or death, and…”
In Re the Termination of the Parental Rights of Doe, 277 P.3d 357 (Idaho 2012). “I.C. § 16-1603(1). If a child is found within the court’s jurisdiction under section 16-1603(1), another child living or having custodial visitation in the same household can be within the jurisdiction of the court if the child has been exposed to or at risk of abuse, neglect,…”
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 260 P.3d 1169 (Idaho 2011). “Idaho Code § 16-1603 grants courts exclusive original jurisdiction in all proceedings under the CPA “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)…”
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 232 P.3d 837 (Idaho Ct. App. 2010). “§ 16-1619(4), a child may come within the court's jurisdiction upon a finding of the existence of one of the grounds set out in I.C. § 16-1603, which includes a neglected child.”
Ortiz v. Dept. of Health & Welfare, 747 P.2d 91 (Idaho Ct. App. 1987). “A videotaped interview with the child was entered into evidence without objection.”
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 235 P.3d 1195 (Idaho 2010). “pursuant to I.C. § 16-1603(2). The Petition for Termination of Parents Child Relationship was filed June 26, 2009.”
Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 260 P.3d 1169 (Idaho 2011). “Idaho Code § 16-1603 grants courts exclusive original jurisdiction in all proceedings under the CPA "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)…”
Doe v. State, 182 P.3d 707 (Idaho 2008). “All child protection proceedings were closed by order of the court on July 19, 2006, based on the fact that N.”
In Re Jane Doe, I, 182 P.3d 707 (Idaho 2008). “I.C. § 16-1603. The only issue on appeal is whether the district court erred in its failure to reverse the denial of the motion to reinstate parental rights and grant a new trial based on newly discovered evidence.”
IDHW v. Jane Doe / IDHW v. John Doe (Idaho 2023). “Section 16-1603 sets forth the bases for exercising jurisdiction: (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,…”
— Idaho Code § 16-1603(1) — 8 cases
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 369 P.3d 932 (Idaho 2016). “On May 8, 2014, the Chief Deputy Prosecutor for Nez Perce County filed a petition with the magistrate court to determine whether Child was within the jurisdiction of the Child Protective Act, Idaho Code section 16-1603(1), and was abused, neglected, or lacking a stable home…”
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 256 P.3d 708 (Idaho 2011). “Idaho Code § 16-1603 (1) provides: 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,…”
In Re the Termination of the Parental Rights of Doe, 277 P.3d 357 (Idaho 2012). “I.C. § 16-1603(1). If a child is found within the court’s jurisdiction under section 16-1603(1), another child living or having custodial visitation in the same household can be within the jurisdiction of the court if the child has been exposed to or at risk of abuse, neglect,…”
Nicholson v. Bennett (Idaho Ct. App. 2020).
IDHW v. Jane Doe / IDHW v. John Doe (Idaho 2023). “Section 16-1603 sets forth the bases for exercising jurisdiction: (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,…”
— Idaho Code § 16-1603(1)(a) — 1 case
IDHW v. Jane Doe (2025-22) (Idaho Ct. App. 2025).
— Idaho Code § 16-1603(1)(b) — 2 cases
IDHW v. Jane Doe (2025-22) (Idaho Ct. App. 2025).
IDHW v. John Doe (Idaho 2021).
— Idaho Code § 16-1603(2) — 8 cases
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 256 P.3d 708 (Idaho 2011). “Idaho Code § 16-1603 (1) provides: 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,…”
In Re the Termination of the Parental Rights of Doe, 277 P.3d 357 (Idaho 2012). “I.C. § 16-1603(1). If a child is found within the court’s jurisdiction under section 16-1603(1), another child living or having custodial visitation in the same household can be within the jurisdiction of the court if the child has been exposed to or at risk of abuse, neglect,…”
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 235 P.3d 1195 (Idaho 2010). “pursuant to I.C. § 16-1603(2). The Petition for Termination of Parents Child Relationship was filed June 26, 2009.”
IDHW v. Jane Doe / IDHW v. John Doe (Idaho 2023). “Section 16-1603 sets forth the bases for exercising jurisdiction: (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,…”
IDHW v. Jane Doe / IDHW v. John Doe (Idaho 2023).
— Idaho Code § 16-1603(2)(b) — 3 cases
IDHW v. Jane Doe / IDHW v. John Doe (Idaho 2023). “Section 16-1603 sets forth the bases for exercising jurisdiction: (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,…”
IDHW v. Jane Doe / IDHW v. John Doe (Idaho 2023).
State of Idaho, Dep't of Health & Welfare v. John Doe (2026-06) (Idaho Ct. App. 2026).
— Idaho Code § 16-1603(a) — 1 case
Ortiz v. Dept. of Health & Welfare, 747 P.2d 91 (Idaho Ct. App. 1987). “A videotaped interview with the child was entered into evidence without objection.”
— Idaho Code § 16-1603(l)(a) — 2 cases
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 256 P.3d 708 (Idaho 2011). “Idaho Code § 16-1603 (1) provides: 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,…”
Idaho Dep't of Health & Welfare v. Doe, 244 P.3d 247 (Idaho Ct. App. 2010). “For the purposes of this section, a child is considered “abused” where he or she has been the victim of: Conduct or omission resulting in skin bruising, bleeding, malnutrition, burns, fracture of any bone, subdural hematoma, soft tissue swelling, failure to thrive or death, and…”
— Idaho Code § 16-1603(l)(b) — 1 case
IDHW v. Jane Doe (Idaho Ct. App. 2024).
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