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IA Code § 232.75 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.75 - Sanctions.

232.75 Sanctions.   1. Any person, official, agency, or institution required by this chapter to report a suspected case of child abuse who knowingly and willfully fails to do so is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.   2. Any person, official, agency, or institution required by section 232.69 to report a suspected case of child abuse who knowingly fails to do so or who knowingly interferes with the making of such a report in violation of section 232.70 is civilly liable for the damages proximately caused by such failure or interference.   3. A person who reports or causes to be reported to the department of human services false information regarding an alleged act of child abuse, knowing that the information is false or that the act did not occur, commits a simple misdemeanor.  [C75, 77, §235A.9; C79, 81, §232.75]  86 Acts, ch 1238, §11; 87 Acts, ch 13, §2; 2001 Acts, ch 122, §6  Referred to in §232.68, 232.71B
IA Code § 232.76 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.76 - Publicity, educational, and training programs.

232.76 Publicity, educational, and training programs.   1. The department, within the limits of available funds, shall conduct a continuing publicity and educational program for the personnel of the department, persons required to report, and any other appropriate persons to encourage the fullest possible degree of reporting of suspected cases of child abuse. Educational programs shall include but not be limited to the diagnosis and cause of child abuse, the responsibilities, obligations, duties, and powers of persons and agencies under this chapter and the procedures of the department and the juvenile court with respect to suspected cases of child abuse and disposition of actual cases.   2. a. For the purposes of this subsection, in addition to the definition in section 232.68, a “child protection worker” also includes any employee of the department who provides services to or otherwise works directly with children and families for whom child abuse has been alleged.   b. The training of a child protection worker shall include but is not limited to the worker’s legal duties to protect the constitutional and statutory rights of a child and the child’s family members throughout the child or family members’ period of involvement with the department beginning with the child abuse report and ending with the department’s closure of the case. The curriculum used for the training shall specifically include instruction on the fourth amendment to the Constitution of the United States and parents’ legal rights.  [C75, 77, §235A.10; C79, 81, §232.76]  2004 Acts, ch 1152, §3  Referred to in §232.68
IA Code § 232.77 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.77 - Photographs, X rays, and medically relevant tests.

232.77 Photographs, X rays, and medically relevant tests.   1. A person who is required to report suspected child abuse may take or cause to be taken, at public expense, photographs, X rays, or other physical examinations or tests of a child which would provide medical indication of allegations arising from an assessment. A health practitioner may, if medically indicated, cause to be performed radiological examination, physical examination, or other medical tests of the child. A person who takes any photographs or X rays or performs physical examinations or other tests pursuant to this section shall notify the department that the photographs or X rays have been taken or the examinations or other tests have been performed. The person who made notification shall retain the photographs or X rays or examination or test findings for a reasonable time following the notification. Whenever the person is required to report under section 232.69, in that person’s capacity as a member of the staff of a medical or other private or public institution, agency or facility, that person shall immediately notify the person in charge of the institution, agency, or facility or that person’s designated delegate of the need for photographs or X rays or examinations or other tests.   2. a. If a health practitioner discovers in a child physical or behavioral symptoms of the effects of exposure to cocaine, heroin, amphetamine, methamphetamine, or other illegal drugs, or combinations or derivatives thereof, which were not prescribed by a health practitioner, or if the health practitioner has determined through examination of the natural mother of the child that the child was exposed in utero, the health practitioner may perform or cause to be performed a medically relevant test, as defined in section 232.73, on the child. The practitioner shall report any positive results of such a test on the child to the department. The department shall begin an assessment pursuant to section 232.71B upon receipt of such a report. A positive test result obtained prior to the birth of a child shall not be used for the criminal prosecution of a parent for acts and omissions resulting in intrauterine exposure of the child to an illegal drug.   b. If a health practitioner involved in the delivery or care of a newborn or infant discovers in the newborn or infant physical or behavioral symptoms that are consistent with the effects of prenatal drug exposure or a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, the health practitioner shall report such information to the department in a manner prescribed by rule of the department.  [C75, 77, §235A.11; C79, 81, §232.77]  83 Acts, ch 96, §157, 159; 90 Acts, ch 1264, §29; 93 Acts, ch 93, §3; 94 Acts, ch 1130, §6; 96 Acts, ch 1092, §4; 97 Acts, ch 35, §10, 25; 2013 Acts, ch 115, §9, 19; 2017 Acts, ch 86, §3  Referred to in §232.68, 232.73
IA Code § 232.79A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.79A - Children without adult supervision.

232.79A Children without adult supervision.   If a peace officer determines that a child does not have adult supervision because the child’s parent, guardian, or other person responsible for the care of the child has been arrested and detained or has been unexpectedly incapacitated, and that no adult who is legally responsible for the care of the child can be located within a reasonable period of time, the peace officer shall attempt to place the child with an adult relative of the child, an adult person who cares for the child, or another adult person who is known to the child. The person with whom the child is placed is authorized to give consent for emergency medical treatment of the child and shall not be held liable for any action arising from giving the consent. Upon the request of the peace officer, the department shall assist in making the placement. The placement shall not exceed a period of twenty-four hours and shall be terminated when a person who is legally responsible for the care of the child is located and takes custody of the child. If a person who is legally responsible for the care of the child cannot be located within the twenty-four hour period or a placement in accordance with this section is unavailable, the provisions of section 232.79 shall apply. If the person with whom the child is placed charges a fee for the care of the child, the fee shall be paid from funds provided in the appropriation to the department for protective child care.  90 Acts, ch 1215, §2
IA Code § 232.80 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.80 - Homemaker services.

232.80 Homemaker services. Repealed by 2018 Acts, ch 1137, §19.
IA Code § 232.81 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.81 - Complaint.

232.81 Complaint.   1. Any person having knowledge of the circumstances may file a complaint with the person or agency designated by the court to perform intake duties alleging that a child is a child in need of assistance.   2. Upon receipt of a complaint, the court may request the department of human services, juvenile probation office, or other authorized agency or individual to conduct a preliminary investigation of the complaint to determine if further action should be taken.   3. A petition alleging the child to be a child in need of assistance may be filed pursuant to section 232.87 provided the allegations of the complaint, if proven, are sufficient to establish the court’s jurisdiction and the filing is in the best interests of the child.  [SS15, §254-a15; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §3621; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, §232.5; C71, 73, 75, 77, §232.3; C79, 81, §232.81]  83 Acts, ch 96, §157, 159; 2011 Acts, ch 98, §6  Referred to in §232.21, 232.83
IA Code § 232.82 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.82 - Removal of sexual offenders and physical abusers from the residence pursuant to court order.

232.82 Removal of sexual offenders and physical abusers from the residence pursuant to court order.   1. Notwithstanding section 561.15, if it is alleged by a person authorized to file a petition under section 232.87, subsection 2, or by the court on its own motion, that a parent, guardian, custodian, or an adult member of the household in which a child resides has committed a sexual offense with or against the child, pursuant to chapter 709 or section 726.2, or a physical abuse as defined by section 232.2, subsection 42, the juvenile court may enter an ex parte order requiring the alleged sexual offender or physical abuser to vacate the child’s residence upon a showing that probable cause exists to believe that the sexual offense or physical abuse has occurred and that substantial evidence exists to believe that the presence of the alleged sexual offender or physical abuser in the child’s residence presents a danger to the child’s life or physical, emotional, or mental health.   2. If an order is entered under subsection 1 and a petition has not yet been filed under this chapter, the petition shall be filed under section 232.87 by the county attorney, the department of human services, or a juvenile court officer within three days of the entering of the order.   3. The juvenile court may order on its own motion, or shall order upon the request of the alleged sexual offender or physical abuser, a hearing to determine whether the order to vacate the residence should be upheld, modified, or vacated. The juvenile court may in any later child in need of assistance proceeding uphold, modify, or vacate the order to vacate the residence.  [82 Acts, ch 1209, §14]  83 Acts, ch 96, §157, 159; 83 Acts, ch 186, §10055, 10201; 86 Acts, ch 1186, §6; 90 Acts, ch 1251, §27
IA Code § 232.83 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.83 - Child sexual abuse involving a person not responsible for the care of the child.

232.83 Child sexual abuse involving a person not responsible for the care of the child.   1. A complaint related to circumstances involving a child who is alleged to be a victim of an offense defined in chapter 709, 726, or 728 and an alleged offender who is not a person responsible for the care of the child shall be handled pursuant to section 232.81.   2. Anyone authorized to conduct a preliminary investigation in response to a complaint may apply for, or the court on its own motion may enter an ex parte order authorizing a physician or hospital to conduct an outpatient physical examination or authorizing a physician, a psychologist certified under section 154B.7, or a community mental health center accredited pursuant to chapter 230A to conduct an outpatient mental examination of a child if necessary to identify the nature, extent, and causes of any injuries, emotional damage, or other such needs of a child as specified in section 232.2, subsection 6, paragraph “c”, “e”, or “f”, provided that all of the following apply:   a. The parent, guardian, or legal custodian is absent, or though present, was asked and refused to authorize the examination.   b. There is not enough time to file a petition and hold a hearing under this chapter.   c. The parent, guardian, or legal custodian has not provided care and treatment related to their child’s alleged victimization.  88 Acts, ch 1252, §2  Referred to in §709.13
IA Code § 232.84 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.84 - Transfer of custody — notice to adult relatives.

232.84 Transfer of custody — notice to adult relatives.   1. For the purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “agency” means the department, juvenile court services, or a private agency.   2. Within thirty days after the entry of an order under this chapter transferring custody of a child to an agency for placement, the agency shall exercise due diligence in identifying and providing notice to the child’s grandparents, aunts, uncles, adult siblings, parents of the child’s siblings, and adult relatives suggested by the child’s parents, subject to exceptions due to the presence of family or domestic violence.   3. The notice content shall include but is not limited to all of the following:   a. A statement that the child has been or is being removed from the custody of the child’s parent or parents.   b. An explanation of the options the relative has under federal, state, and other law to participate in the care and placement of the child on a temporary or permanent basis. The options addressed shall include but are not limited to assistance and support options, options for participating in legal proceedings, and any options that may be lost by failure to respond to the notice.   c. A description of the requirements for the relative to serve as a foster family home provider or other type of care provider for the child and the additional services, training, and other support available for children receiving such care.   d. Information concerning the option to apply for kinship guardianship assistance payments.  2009 Acts, ch 120, §3; 2013 Acts, ch 50, §2
IA Code § 232.87 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.87 - Filing of a petition — contents of petition.

232.87 Filing of a petition — contents of petition.   1. A formal judicial proceeding to determine whether a child is a child in need of assistance under this chapter shall be initiated by the filing of a petition alleging a child to be a child in need of assistance.   2. A petition may be filed by the department of human services, juvenile court officer, or county attorney.   3. The department, juvenile court officer, county attorney or judge may authorize the filing of a petition with the clerk of the court by any competent person having knowledge of the circumstances without the payment of a filing fee.   4. The petition shall be submitted in the form specified in section 232.36.   5. The petition shall contain the information specified in section 232.36 and a clear and concise summary of the facts which bring the child within the jurisdiction of the court under this subchapter.  [C79, 81, §232.87]  83 Acts, ch 96, §157, 159; 83 Acts, ch 186, §10055, 10201; 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §94  Referred to in §232.81, 232.82, 232.95, 232.98, 232D.204, 233.2  Code editor directive applied
IA Code § 232.88 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.88 - Summons, notice, subpoenas, and service.

232.88 Summons, notice, subpoenas, and service.   After a petition has been filed, the court shall issue and serve summons, subpoenas, and other process in the same manner as for adjudicatory hearings in cases of juvenile delinquency as provided in section 232.37. Reasonable notice shall be provided to the persons required to be provided notice under section 232.37, except that notice shall be waived regarding a person who was notified of the adjudicatory hearing and who failed to appear. In addition, reasonable notice for any hearing under this subchapter shall be provided to the agency, facility, institution, or person, including a foster parent, relative, or other individual providing preadoptive care, with whom a child has been placed.  [SS15, §254-a16; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §3623; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §232.4; C79, 81, §232.88]  89 Acts, ch 229, §5; 95 Acts, ch 182, §3; 96 Acts, ch 1034, §10; 97 Acts, ch 164, §2; 2001 Acts, ch 135, §28; 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §94  Referred to in §232.91, 331.653  Code editor directive applied
IA Code § 232.90 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.90 - Duties of county attorney.

232.90 Duties of county attorney.   1. As used in this section, “state” means the general interest held by the people in the health, safety, welfare, and protection of all children living in this state.   2. The county attorney shall represent the state in proceedings arising from a petition filed under this subchapter and shall present evidence in support of the petition. The county attorney shall be present at proceedings initiated by petition under this subchapter filed by an intake officer or the county attorney, or if a party to the proceedings contests the proceedings, or if the court determines there is a conflict of interest between the child and the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian or if there are contested issues before the court.   3. If there is disagreement between the department and the county attorney regarding the appropriate action to be taken, the department may request that the state be represented by the attorney general in place of the county attorney. If the state is represented by the attorney general, the county attorney may continue to appear in the proceeding and may present the position of the county attorney regarding the appropriate action to be taken in the case.   4. The county attorney and the attorney general shall comply with the requirements of chapter 232B and the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, Pub. L. No. 95-608, when either chapter 232B or the federal Indian Child Welfare Act is determined to be applicable in any proceeding under this subchapter.  [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §232.29; C79, 81, §232.90]  87 Acts, ch 151, §1; 89 Acts, ch 230, §16; 2013 Acts, ch 113, §2; 2014 Acts, ch 1092, §51; 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §94  Referred to in §232.180  Code editor directive applied
IA Code § 232.91 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.91 - Presence of child, parents, guardian ad litem, and others at hearings — additional parties — department recordkeeping.

232.91 Presence of child, parents, guardian ad litem, and others at hearings — additional parties — department recordkeeping.   1. Any hearings or proceedings under this subchapter subsequent to the filing of a petition shall not take place without the presence of the child’s parent, guardian, custodian, or guardian ad litem in accordance with and subject to section 232.38. A parent without custody may petition the court to be made a party to proceedings under this subchapter.   2. An agency, facility, institution, or person, including a foster parent or an individual providing preadoptive care, may petition the court to be made a party to proceedings under this subchapter.   3. Any person who is entitled under section 232.88 to receive notice of a hearing concerning a child shall be given the opportunity to be heard in any other review or hearing involving the child. A foster parent, relative, or other individual with whom a child has been placed for preadoptive care shall have the right to be heard in any proceeding involving the child. If a child is of an age appropriate to attend the hearing but the child does not attend, the court shall determine if the child was informed of the child’s right to attend the hearing. A presumption exists that it is in the best interests of a child fourteen years of age or older to attend all hearings.   4. If a child is of an age appropriate to attend a hearing but the child does not attend, the court shall determine if the child was informed of the child’s right to attend the hearing. A presumption exists that it is in the best interests of a child fourteen years of age or older to attend all hearings and all staff or family meetings involving placement options or services provided to the child. The department shall allow the child to attend all such hearings and meetings unless the attorney for the child finds the child’s attendance is not in the best interests of the child. If the child is excluded from attending a hearing or meeting, the department shall maintain a written record detailing the reasons for excluding the child. Notwithstanding sections 232.147 through 232.151, a copy of the written record shall be made available to the child upon the request of the child after reaching the age of majority.   5. For purposes of this section, “attend” includes the appearance of the child at a hearing by video or telephonic means.  [SS15, §254-a16; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §3631; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, §232.15; C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §232.11; C79, 81, §232.91]  84 Acts, ch 1279, §11; 95 Acts, ch 182, §4; 97 Acts, ch 164, §3; 98 Acts, ch 1190, §7; 2007 Acts, ch 172, §13; 2008 Acts, ch 1114, §1; 2008 Acts, ch 1187, §133; 2010 Acts, ch 1065, §1, 2; 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §94  Referred to in §600A.7  Code editor directive applied
IA Code § 232.92 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.92 - Exclusion of public from hearings.

232.92 Exclusion of public from hearings.   Hearings held under this subchapter are open to the public unless the court, on the motion of any of the parties or upon the court’s own motion, excludes the public. The court shall exclude the public from a hearing if the court determines that the possibility of damage or harm to the child outweighs the public’s interest in having an open hearing. Upon closing the hearing to the public, the court may admit those persons who have direct interest in the case or in the work of the court.  [C79, 81, §232.92]  89 Acts, ch 230, §17; 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §94  Referred to in §232.147, 600A.7  Code editor directive applied
IA Code § 232.93 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.93 - Other issues adjudicated.

232.93 Other issues adjudicated.   When it appears during the course of any hearing or proceeding that some action or remedy other than those indicated by the application or pleading appears appropriate, the court may, provided all necessary parties consent, proceed to hear and determine the other issues as though originally properly sought and pleaded.  [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §232.12; C79, 81, §232.93]  Referred to in §600A.7
IA Code § 232.94 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.94 - Reporter required.

232.94 Reporter required.   Stenographic notes or electronic or mechanical recordings shall be taken of all court hearings held pursuant to this subchapter unless waived by the parties. The child shall not be competent to waive the reporting requirement, but waiver may be made for the child by the child’s counsel or guardian ad litem. Matters which must be reported under the provisions of this section shall be reported in the same manner as required in section 624.9.  [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §232.32; C79, 81, §232.94]  2020 Acts, ch 1062, §94  Referred to in §232.94A, 600A.7  Code editor directive applied
IA Code § 232.94A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 232 - JUVENILE JUSTICE|Section 232.94A - Records — subsequent hearings.

232.94A Records — subsequent hearings.   Juvenile court records, social records, and the material required to be recorded pursuant to section 232.94 shall be maintained and shall be a part of each hearing relating to the child so long as and whenever the child is a child in need of assistance.  84 Acts, ch 1279, §12  Referred to in §600A.7