Cortez v. Owyhee County

BOYLE, Justice.

In this medical indigency case we are called upon to determine whether Owyhee County complied with the requirements of I.C. § 67-5215 requiring findings of fact and notice. Omar Cortez appeals from the district court’s decision dismissing his appeal from the denial by Owyhee County of a medical indigency application. The court dismissed Cortez’ appeal on the ground that it was not timely filed. We hold that the provisions of I.C. § 67-5215 were not satisfied and we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

In July, 1984, Omar Cortez, a migrant worker, suffered head injuries in…