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IA Code § 235B.20 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 235B - DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE SERVICES — INFORMATION REGISTRY|Section 235B.20 - Dependent adult abuse — initiation of charges — penalty.

235B.20 Dependent adult abuse — initiation of charges — penalty.   1. Charges of dependent adult abuse may be initiated upon complaint of private individuals or as a result of investigations by social service agencies or on the direct initiative of a county attorney or law enforcement agency.   2. A caretaker who intentionally commits dependent adult abuse on a dependent adult in violation of this chapter is guilty of a class “C” felony if the intentional dependent adult abuse results in serious injury.   3. A caretaker who recklessly commits dependent adult abuse on a dependent adult in violation of this chapter is guilty of a class “D” felony if the reckless dependent adult abuse results in serious injury.   4. A caretaker who intentionally commits dependent adult abuse on a dependent adult in violation of this chapter is guilty of a class “C” felony if the intentional dependent adult abuse results in physical injury.   5. A caretaker who commits dependent adult abuse by exploiting a dependent adult in violation of this chapter is guilty of a class “D” felony if the value of the property, assets, or resources exceeds one hundred dollars.   6. A caretaker who recklessly commits dependent adult abuse on a person in violation of this chapter is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor if the reckless dependent adult abuse results in physical injury.   7. A caretaker who otherwise intentionally or knowingly commits dependent adult abuse upon a dependent adult in violation of this chapter is guilty of a serious misdemeanor.   8. A caretaker who commits dependent adult abuse by exploiting a dependent adult in violation of this chapter is guilty of a simple misdemeanor if the value of the property, assets, or resources is one hundred dollars or less.   9. A caretaker alleged to have committed a violation of this chapter shall be charged with the respective offense cited, unless a charge may be brought based upon a more serious offense, in which case the charge of the more serious offense shall supersede the less serious charge.  96 Acts, ch 1130, §10; 2009 Acts, ch 107, §4  Referred to in §235E.4, 272C.15, 671A.2, 901C.3
IA Code § 235D.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 235D - DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE CENTER EMPLOYMENT — CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS|Section 235D.1 - Criminal history check — applicants at domestic abuse or sexual assault centers.

235D.1 Criminal history check — applicants at domestic abuse or sexual assault centers.   An applicant for employment at a domestic abuse or sexual assault center shall be subject to a national criminal history check through the federal bureau of investigation. The domestic abuse or sexual assault center shall request the criminal history check and shall provide the applicant’s fingerprints to the department of public safety for submission through the state criminal history repository to the federal bureau of investigation. The applicant shall authorize release of the results of the criminal history check to the domestic abuse or sexual assault center. The applicant shall pay the actual cost of the fingerprinting and criminal history check, if any. Unless the criminal history check was completed within the ninety calendar days prior to the date the application is received by the domestic abuse or sexual assault center, the center shall reject and return the application to the applicant. The results of a criminal history check conducted pursuant to this section shall not be considered a public record under chapter 22. For purposes of this section, “domestic abuse or sexual assault center” means a crime victim center as defined in section 915.20A.  2005 Acts, ch 158, §44; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §27
IA Code § 235E.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 235E - DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE IN FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS|Section 235E.3 - Prevention of additional dependent adult abuse — notification of rights.

235E.3 Prevention of additional dependent adult abuse — notification of rights.   If a peace officer has reason to believe that dependent adult abuse, which is criminal in nature, has occurred in a facility or program, the officer shall use all reasonable means to prevent further dependent adult abuse, including but not limited to any of the following:   1. If requested, remaining on the scene as long as there is a danger to the dependent adult’s physical safety without the presence of a peace officer, including but not limited to staying in the facility or program, or if unable to remain at the scene, assisting the dependent adult in leaving the facility or program and securing support services or emergency shelter services.   2. Assisting the dependent adult in obtaining medical treatment necessitated by the dependent adult abuse, including providing assistance to the dependent adult in obtaining transportation to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.   3. Providing a dependent adult with immediate and adequate notice of the dependent adult’s rights. The notice shall consist of handing the dependent adult a document that includes the telephone numbers of shelters, support groups, and crisis lines operating in the area and contains the following written statement of rights; requesting the dependent adult to read the document; and asking the dependent adult whether the dependent adult understands the rights:   [1] You have the right to ask the court for the following help on a temporary basis:   [a] Keeping the alleged perpetrator away from you, your home, your facility, and your place of work.   [b] The right to stay at your home or facility without interference from the alleged perpetrator.   [c] Professional counseling for you, your family, or household members, and the alleged perpetrator of the dependent adult abuse.   [2] If you are in need of medical treatment, you have the right to request that the peace officer present assist you in obtaining transportation to the nearest hospital or otherwise assist you.   [3] If you believe that police protection is needed for your physical safety, you have the right to request that the peace officer present remain at the scene until you and other affected parties can leave or safety is otherwise ensured.  2008 Acts, ch 1093, §13; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §90, 91; 2017 Acts, ch 54, §33; 2018 Acts, ch 1026, §72  Similar provisions, §235B.3A, 236.12, 236A.13, 709.22
IA Code § 235E.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 235E - DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE IN FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS|Section 235E.4 - Chapter 235B application.

235E.4 Chapter 235B application.   Sections 235B.4 through 235B.20, where not inconsistent with this chapter, shall apply to this chapter.  2008 Acts, ch 1093, §14; 2009 Acts, ch 41, §97; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §92
IA Code § 235E.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 235E - DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE IN FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS|Section 235E.5 - Rulemaking authority.

235E.5 Rulemaking authority.   The department, in cooperation and consultation with the dependent adult protective advisory council established in section 235B.1, affected industry representatives, and professional and consumer groups, may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to administer this chapter.  2008 Acts, ch 1093, §15
IA Code § 235E.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 235E - DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE IN FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS|Section 235E.6 - Dependent adult abuse finding — notification to employer and employee.

235E.6 Dependent adult abuse finding — notification to employer and employee.   Upon a determination that an allegation of perpetration of dependent adult abuse by a caretaker is founded, the department shall provide written notification of the department’s findings to the caretaker and the caretaker’s employer. In addition, the written notification shall detail the consequences of placement on the central abuse registry, the caretaker’s appeal rights, and include a separate appeal request form. The written appeal request form shall clearly set forth that the caretaker shall not be placed on the central abuse registry until final agency action is taken if an appeal is filed within fifteen days.  2010 Acts, ch 1177, §5; 2013 Acts, ch 90, §61
IA Code § 235E.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 235E - DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE IN FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS|Section 235E.7 - Appeal process — dependent adult abuse.

235E.7 Appeal process — dependent adult abuse.   1. If a request for an appeal is filed within fifteen days of the issuance of the written notification of a finding of dependent adult abuse, the department shall not place the caretaker on the central abuse registry until final agency action is taken. For a request for an appeal filed within fifteen days of the issuance of the written notification of the finding, the contested case hearing shall be held within sixty days of the request. The caretaker may extend the hearing timeframe by thirty days one time. Additional requests for an extension must be agreed upon by all parties or for good cause. The administrative law judge’s proposed decision shall be issued within thirty days of the contested case hearing. If further review of the decision is not requested before the proposed decision becomes final, the proposed decision shall be deemed final agency action. If further review is requested, the department’s final agency action shall occur within thirty days of the issuance of the administrative law judge’s proposed decision. Upon final agency action, further appeal rights shall be governed by chapter 17A.   2. If a caretaker fails to request an appeal within fifteen days, the caretaker shall have sixty days from the issuance of the written notification of the abuse findings to file an appeal pursuant to chapter 17A. However, the caretaker’s name shall be placed on the central abuse registry pending the outcome of the appeal.   3. If the caretaker requests an appeal within fifteen days, the caretaker may waive the expedited hearing under subsection 1 to proceed under chapter 17A, but the caretaker’s name shall be placed on the central abuse registry pending the outcome of the appeal.  2010 Acts, ch 1177, §6  Referred to in §235E.2
IA Code § 235F.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 235F - ELDER ABUSE|Section 235F.3 - Plaintiffs proceeding pro se — provision of forms and assistance.

235F.3 Plaintiffs proceeding pro se — provision of forms and assistance.   1. By July 1, 2015, the judicial branch shall prescribe standard forms to be used by vulnerable elders or substitute petitioners seeking protective orders by proceeding pro se in actions under this chapter. Beginning July 1, 2015, the standard forms prescribed by the judicial branch shall be the exclusive forms used by plaintiffs proceeding pro se under this chapter. The judicial branch shall distribute the forms to the clerks of the district courts.   2. The clerk of the district court shall furnish the required forms to persons seeking protective orders through pro se proceedings pursuant to this chapter.  2014 Acts, ch 1107, §3
IA Code § 235F.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 235F - ELDER ABUSE|Section 235F.4 - Appointment of guardian ad litem.

235F.4 Appointment of guardian ad litem.   The court may on its own motion or on the motion of a party appoint a guardian ad litem for a vulnerable elder if justice requires. The vulnerable elder’s attorney shall not also serve as the guardian ad litem.  2014 Acts, ch 1107, §4
IA Code § 235F.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 235F - ELDER ABUSE|Section 235F.5 - Hearings — temporary orders.

235F.5 Hearings — temporary orders.   1. Not less than five and not more than fifteen days after commencing a proceeding and upon notice to the other party, a hearing shall be held at which the plaintiff must prove the allegation of elder abuse by a preponderance of the evidence.   2. The court may enter any temporary order it deems necessary to protect the vulnerable elder from elder abuse prior to the hearing, upon good cause shown in an ex parte proceeding. Present danger of elder abuse constitutes good cause for purposes of this subsection.   3. If a hearing is continued, the court may make or extend any temporary order under subsection 2 that it deems necessary.   4. Upon application of a party, the court shall issue subpoenas requiring attendance and testimony of witnesses and production of papers.   5. The court shall advise the defendant of a right to be represented by counsel of the defendant’s choosing and to have a continuance to secure counsel.   6. At the hearing, the allegation of elder abuse may be proven as required under subsection 1 by but is not limited to the testimony from any of the following:   a. The vulnerable elder.   b. The guardian, conservator, attorney in fact, or guardian ad litem of the vulnerable elder.   c. Witnesses to the elder abuse.   d. Adult protective services workers who have conducted an investigation.   7. The court shall exercise its discretion in a manner that protects the vulnerable elder from traumatic confrontation with the defendant.   8. Hearings shall be recorded.  2014 Acts, ch 1107, §5; 2015 Acts, ch 30, §82  Referred to in §235F.7
IA Code § 235F.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 235F - ELDER ABUSE|Section 235F.7 - Emergency orders.

235F.7 Emergency orders.   1. When the court is unavailable from the close of business at the end of the day or week to the resumption of business at the beginning of the day or week, a petition may be filed before a district judge, or district associate judge designated by the chief judge of the judicial district, who may grant emergency relief in accordance with section 235F.6, subsection 1 or 2, if the district judge or district associate judge deems it necessary to protect the vulnerable elder from elder abuse, upon good cause shown in an ex parte proceeding. Present danger of elder abuse constitutes good cause for purposes of this subsection.   2. An emergency order issued under subsection 1 shall expire seventy-two hours after issuance. When the order expires, the plaintiff may seek a temporary order from the court pursuant to section 235F.5.   3. A petition filed and emergency order issued under this section and any documentation in support of the petition and order shall be immediately certified to the court. The certification shall commence a proceeding for purposes of section 235F.2.  2014 Acts, ch 1107, §7
IA Code § 235F.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 235F - ELDER ABUSE|Section 235F.8 - Procedure.

235F.8 Procedure.   1. A proceeding under this chapter shall be held in accordance with the rules of civil procedure, except as otherwise set forth in this chapter and in chapter 664A, and is in addition to any other civil or criminal remedy.   2. The plaintiff’s right to relief under this chapter is not affected by the vulnerable elder leaving the vulnerable elder’s home to avoid elder abuse.  2014 Acts, ch 1107, §8; 2015 Acts, ch 30, §84
IA Code § 236.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.1 - Short title.

236.1 Short title.   This chapter may be cited as the “Domestic Abuse Act”.  [C81, §236.1]
IA Code § 236.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.2 - Definitions.

236.2 Definitions.   For purposes of this chapter, unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context:   1. “Department” means the department of justice.   2. “Domestic abuse” means committing assault as defined in section 708.1 under any of the following circumstances:   a. The assault is between family or household members who resided together at the time of the assault.   b. The assault is between separated spouses or persons divorced from each other and not residing together at the time of the assault.   c. The assault is between persons who are parents of the same minor child, regardless of whether they have been married or have lived together at any time.   d. The assault is between persons who have been family or household members residing together within the past year and are not residing together at the time of the assault.   e. (1) The assault is between persons who are in an intimate relationship or have been in an intimate relationship and have had contact within the past year of the assault. In determining whether persons are or have been in an intimate relationship, the court may consider the following nonexclusive list of factors:   (a) The duration of the relationship.   (b) The frequency of interaction.   (c) Whether the relationship has been terminated.   (d) The nature of the relationship, characterized by either party’s expectation of sexual or romantic involvement.   (2) A person may be involved in an intimate relationship with more than one person at a time.   3. “Emergency shelter services” include but are not limited to secure crisis shelters or housing for victims of domestic abuse.   4. a. “Family or household members” means spouses, persons cohabiting, parents, or other persons related by consanguinity or affinity.   b. “Family or household members” does not include children under age eighteen of persons listed in paragraph “a”.   5. “Intimate relationship” means a significant romantic involvement that need not include sexual involvement. An intimate relationship does not include casual social relationships or associations in a business or professional capacity.   6. “Plaintiff” includes a person filing an action on behalf of an unemancipated minor.   7. “Pro se” means a person proceeding on the person’s own behalf without legal representation.   8. “Support services” include but are not limited to legal services, counseling services, transportation services, child care services, and advocacy services.  [C81, §236.2]  85 Acts, ch 175, §2; 87 Acts, ch 154, §1; 89 Acts, ch 279, §2, 3; 91 Acts, ch 218, §4; 93 Acts, ch 157, §1; 95 Acts, ch 180, §7; 2002 Acts, ch 1004, §1, 2; 2003 Acts, ch 44, §52; 2009 Acts, ch 41, §263  Referred to in §9E.2, 135B.7, 236.5, 236.13, 507B.4, 598.41, 598C.305, 611.23, 708.2A, 708.2B, 804.7
IA Code § 236.3A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.3A - Plaintiffs proceeding pro se — provision of forms and assistance.

236.3A Plaintiffs proceeding pro se — provision of forms and assistance.   1. The department shall prescribe standard forms to be used by plaintiffs seeking protective orders by proceeding pro se in actions under this chapter. The standard forms shall include language in fourteen point boldface type. Standard forms prescribed by the department shall be the exclusive forms used by plaintiffs proceeding pro se, and may be used by other plaintiffs. The department shall distribute the forms to the clerks of the district courts.   2. The clerk of the district court shall furnish the required forms to persons seeking protective orders through pro se proceedings pursuant to this chapter.  91 Acts, ch 218, §6; 2004 Acts, ch 1131, §1  Referred to in §232.8, 915.50
IA Code § 236.3B (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.3B - Assistance by county attorney.

236.3B Assistance by county attorney.   A county attorney’s office may provide assistance to a person wishing to initiate proceedings pursuant to this chapter or to a plaintiff at any stage of a proceeding under this chapter, if the individual does not have sufficient funds to pay for legal assistance and if the assistance does not create a conflict of interest for the county attorney’s office. The assistance provided may include, but is not limited to, assistance in obtaining or completing forms, filing a petition or other necessary pleading, presenting evidence to the court, and enforcing the orders of the court entered pursuant to this chapter. Providing assistance pursuant to this section shall not be considered the private practice of law for the purposes of section 331.752.  93 Acts, ch 157, §2  Referred to in §232.8, 915.50
IA Code § 236.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.6 - Emergency orders.

236.6 Emergency orders.   1. When the court is unavailable from the close of business at the end of the day or week to the resumption of business at the beginning of the day or week, a petition may be filed before a district judge, or district associate judge designated by the chief judge of the judicial district, who may grant emergency relief in accordance with section 236.5, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, if the district judge or district associate judge deems it necessary to protect the plaintiff from domestic abuse, upon good cause shown in an ex parte proceeding. Present danger of domestic abuse to the plaintiff constitutes good cause for purposes of this subsection.   2. An emergency order issued under subsection 1 shall expire seventy-two hours after issuance. When the order expires, the plaintiff may seek a temporary order from the court pursuant to section 236.4.   3. A petition filed and emergency order issued under this section and any documentation in support of the petition and order shall be immediately certified to the court. The certification shall commence a proceeding for purposes of section 236.3.  [C81, §236.6]  2009 Acts, ch 133, §231  Referred to in §232.8, 598.41, 598C.305, 915.50
IA Code § 236.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.7 - Procedure.

236.7 Procedure.   1. A proceeding under this chapter shall be held in accordance with the rules of civil procedure, except as otherwise set forth in this chapter and in chapter 664A, and is in addition to any other civil or criminal remedy.   2. The plaintiff’s right to relief under this chapter is not affected by leaving the residence or household to avoid domestic abuse.  [C81, §236.7]  2006 Acts, ch 1101, §1  Referred to in §915.50
IA Code § 236.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.8 - Violation of order — contempt — penalties — hearings.

236.8 Violation of order — contempt — penalties — hearings. Repealed by  2006 Acts, ch 1101, §21  . See §664A.7.
IA Code § 236.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.9 - Domestic abuse information.

236.9 Domestic abuse information.   1. Criminal or juvenile justice agencies, as defined in section 692.1, shall collect and maintain information on incidents involving domestic abuse and shall provide the information to the department of public safety in the manner prescribed by the department of public safety.   2. The department of public safety may compile statistics and issue reports on domestic abuse in Iowa, provided individual identifying details of the domestic abuse are deleted. The statistics and reports may include nonidentifying information on the personal characteristics of perpetrators and victims. The department of public safety may request the cooperation of the department of justice in compiling the statistics and issuing the reports. The department of public safety may provide nonidentifying information on individual incidents of domestic abuse to persons conducting bona fide research, including but not limited to personnel of the department of justice.  [C81, §236.9]  83 Acts, ch 96, §157, 159; 85 Acts, ch 175, §4; 89 Acts, ch 279, §4; 91 Acts, ch 19, §1; 96 Acts, ch 1034, §13  Referred to in §915.50