# Idaho Code § 66-323: 66-323 DESIGNATED EXAMINER QUALIFICATIONS > Idaho · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-323 ## Section - **Citation:** Idaho Code § 66-323 - **Heading:** 66-323 DESIGNATED EXAMINER QUALIFICATIONS - **Jurisdiction:** Idaho - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 66 / Chapter 3 / Section 66-323 ## Text 66-323. designated examiner qualifications. (1) To be appointed and practice as a designated examiner, an applicant shall meet the qualifications required by this section. (2) A designated examiner shall maintain professional licensure for the duration of the designated examiner's appointment and shall be one (1) of the following: (a) A physician; (b) A psychologist; (c) An advanced practice registered nurse; (d) A clinical professional counselor; (e) A professional counselor; (f) A clinical social worker; (g) A social worker who holds a master's of social work degree; (h) A marriage and family therapist; (i) A physician assistant; (j) A psychiatrist; or (k) A psychiatric nurse. (3) A designated examiner shall have at least two (2) years of post-degree experience in a clinical mental health setting and: (a) Experience in the assessment of the likelihood of danger to self or others, grave disability, capacity to give informed consent, and capacity to understand legal proceedings; (b) Experience in the use of appropriate diagnostic criteria; (c) Experience in the treatment of mental health disorders, including knowledge of treatment modalities and experience applying treatment modalities in a clinical setting; and (d) An understanding of the differences between behavior due to mental illness that poses a substantial threat or risk of serious harm to self or others or that may result in grave disability and behavior that does not represent such a threat or risk. (4) A designated examiner shall have knowledge of and experience applying Idaho mental health law based on the training required pursuant to this section and: (a) Experience that demonstrates understanding of the judicial process and the conduct of commitment hearings; (b) Experience preparing reports for the court and testifying before a court of law and a demonstrated ability to provide the court with a complete oral and written evaluation that addresses the standards and questions set forth by law; and (c) Knowledge of a client's legal rights. (5) A designated examiner shall have completed a minimum of six (6) hours of training on the role of designated examiners and the processes used in fulfilling the responsibilities of designated examiners and a minimum of four (4) additional hours observing a designated examiner conducting a designated examination. History: [66-323, added 2025, ch. 110, sec. 16, p. 585.] ## Nearby sections - [Idaho Code § 66-317 66-317 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-317.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-318 66-318 AUTHORITY TO ADMIT VOLUNTARY PATIENTS — DENIAL OF ADMISSION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-318.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-319 66-319 RELEASE OF VOLUNTARY INPATIENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-319.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-320 66-320 RIGHT TO RELEASE ON APPLICATION — EXCEPTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-320.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-322 66-322 APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INDIVIDUALS LACKING CAPACITY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT TREATMENT — JUDICIAL PROCEDURE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-322.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-323 66-323 DESIGNATED EXAMINER QUALIFICATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-323.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-323A 66-323A DESIGNATED EXAMINER AND DISPOSITIONER — APPOINTMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-323A.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-324 66-324 AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE INVOLUNTARY PATIENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-324.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-325 66-325 RESIDENCE NOT AFFECTED BY PLACE OF TREATMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-325.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-326 66-326 DETENTION WITHOUT HEARING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-326.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-327 66-327 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTS OF COMMITMENT AND CARE OF PATIENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-327.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-328 66-328 JURISDICTION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR COMMITMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-328.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-329 66-329 COMMITMENT TO DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR UPON COURT ORDER — JUDICIAL PROCEDURE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-329.md) - [Idaho Code § 66-330 66-330 TRANSPORTATION — TEMPORARY DETENTION — NOTICE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-330.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T66_C3_S66-323. 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