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ID H0502
Bill
Status
2/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a priority order for who may petition to compromise a minor's disputed monetary claim: appointed conservator, guardian, parents (with custody preferences), de facto custodian, or other legal representative.
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Authorizes courts to pass over a higher-priority person and appoint someone with less or no priority for good cause, but prohibits passing over parents unless they are found incapable or unwilling to act reasonably and in the minor's best interest.
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Requires verified petitions to include the minor's information, claim details, parties involved, custody information, settlement terms, fee structures, medical expenses (if applicable), insurance policy limits, and confirmation that acceptance bars further claims.
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Requires court approval through the district court of the county where the minor resides or where the claim arose before any compromise becomes effective.
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Permits courts to direct settlement funds to parents, guardians, trustees, conservators, legal representatives, through protective orders, or in accordance with chapter 14 of title 68 of Idaho Code, and eliminates filing fees for compromise petitions.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that certain persons may petition for a compromise of the claim of a minor, to provide for the order of priority to make a petition, to authorize a court to pass over a person having priority under certain conditions, to provide requirements for a petition and to provide for approval of a compromise and payment.
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Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Judiciary, Rules, & Administration
2/17/2016