Idaho Code 56-2101 (S1247) was developed to address an existing gap in Idaho's laws. This law was established to provide a "safe, prompt, and dignified response to assess and treat people with a neurocognitive disorder (66-317) who are in crisis and get them back to their homes after medical treatment."
This law (effective Oct 1, 2024), although similar to the involuntary hold, is not the same in a few ways. It does not rely upon a designated examiner; it can be released by the healthcare provider within the hospital if the patient no longer meets criteria; and, there is more administrative burden on the hospitals and county prosecutors to work together throughout.
There are some materials on the process, which includes sample forms created by partners like Ada Country Prosecutors and a few hospitals, located in this folder: ADRD Hospital Reporting Materials. These forms serve as samples; it is ultimately up to you and your county prosecutor to determine the processes and forms necessary to facilitate an effective and efficient process.