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State Statutes
- Idaho
- Title 6
- Chapter 17
- 6-1701
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| Idaho Statutes |
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| 6-1701 - TORT ACTIONS IN CHILD ABUSE CASES |
An action may be brought by or on behalf of any child against any person who has: (1) Wilfully and lewdly committed any lewd or lascivious act or acts upon or with the body or any part or member of a child under the age of sixteen (16) years as defined in section 18-1508, Idaho Code; or (2) Sexually abused any child as defined in section 18-1506, Idaho Code; or (3) Sexually exploited any child for a commercial purpose as defined in section 18-1507, Idaho Code; or (4) Injured a child as defined in section 18-1501, Idaho Code. This civil cause of action exists independently of any criminal action commenced pursuant to chapter 15, title 18, Idaho Code. A civil action may be pursued under the provisions of this chapter even if a criminal prosecution is not pursued. |
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