Can i claim a dependent on my state return if they are being claimed in a different state?

[ahra1864]

My dependent is being claimed in idaho both state and federally. Since i live in California would i be able to claim them only on my state return and not federally?

[Critter-3]

WHAT ???   You can never not claim them on the federal return so you can claim them on a state ... interesting thought though.  

And they can be considered on both state returns if they are also allowed on the non resident state. 

[Hal_Al]

From the  California income tax instruction booklet:

"The persons you list as dependents must be the same persons you listed as dependents on your federal income tax return."