CHILD CUSTODY INTERFERENCE – Amends and adds to existing law to provide for penalties and remedies regarding child custody interference.

Idaho's H 524 strengthens laws against child custody interference by clarifying penalties and adding remedies. It establishes a graduated penalty system: first offenses are fines up to $100 (misdemeanor), while fifth offenses become felonies punishable by up to $5,000 and one year in jail. The bill requires law enforcement to verify a child's safety within 4 hours of a report and mandates courts to order additional custody time (matching denied visitation) to compensate parents deprived of court-ordered time. This directly affects parents denied custody, law enforcement responding to reports, and courts handling custody disputes.