In Idaho, cases involving the suspected abuse, neglect, or abandonment of a child (anyone under 18 years of age) fall under the Child Protective (“CP”) Act. Frequently a CP case arises when the police (while investigating a citizen report or while otherwise conducting their duties) happen upon a child who appears to be in immediate risk of physical or emotional harm. Common sources of such harm include violent or abusive people in the home, the presence of illegal drugs, extremely ...
