Idaho Code 39-5202 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter:
(1) "Domestic violence" means the physical injury, sexual abuse or forced imprisonment or threat thereof of a family or household member.
Terms Used In Idaho Code 39-5202
- Council: means the Idaho council on domestic violence and victim assistance created in section 39-5203, Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 39-5202
- Domestic violence: means the physical injury, sexual abuse or forced imprisonment or threat thereof of a family or household member. See Idaho Code 39-5202
- Family or household member: means one who is related by blood, marriage, or who resides or has resided with or has been married to the person committing the domestic violence. See Idaho Code 39-5202
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
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(2) "Family or household member" means one who is related by blood, marriage, or who resides or has resided with or has been married to the person committing the domestic violence.
(3) "Safe house" means a place available on an as needed basis for temporary residence to victims of domestic violence and their children.
(4) "Refuge" means a place available on a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week basis, to provide temporary residence to victims of domestic violence and their children.
(5) "Crisis line" means an emergency twenty-four (24) hour telephone service staffed by persons able to provide information and referral to community services.
(6) "Council" means the Idaho council on domestic violence and victim assistance created in section 39-5203, Idaho Code.