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IA Code § 236.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.10 - Plaintiff’s address — confidentiality of records.

236.10 Plaintiff’s address — confidentiality of records.   1. A person seeking relief from domestic abuse under this chapter may use any of the following addresses as a mailing address for purposes of filing a petition under this chapter, as well as for the purpose of obtaining any utility or other service:   a. The mailing address of a shelter or other agency.   b. A public or private post office box.   c. Any other mailing address, with the permission of the resident of that address.   2. A person shall report any change of address, whether designated according to subsection 1 or otherwise, to the clerk of court no more than five days after the previous address on record becomes invalid.   3. The entire file or a portion of the file in a domestic abuse case shall be sealed by the clerk of court as ordered by the court to protect the privacy interest or safety of any person.   4. Notwithstanding subsection 3, court orders and support payment records shall remain public records, although the court may order that address and location information be redacted from the public records.  [C81, §236.10]  97 Acts, ch 175, §229; 98 Acts, ch 1170, §1; 2000 Acts, ch 1119, §2; 2000 Acts, ch 1132, §1  Referred to in §236.3, 915.50
IA Code § 236.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.13 - Prohibition against referral.

236.13 Prohibition against referral.   In a criminal action arising from domestic abuse, as defined in section 236.2, the prosecuting attorney or court shall not refer or order the parties involved to mediation or other nonjudicial procedures prior to judicial resolution of the action.  86 Acts, ch 1179, §4
IA Code § 236.14 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.14 - Initial appearance required — contact to be prohibited — extension of no-contact order.

236.14 Initial appearance required — contact to be prohibited — extension of no-contact order. Repealed by  2006 Acts, ch 1101, §21  . See chapter 664A.
IA Code § 236.15 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.15 - Application for designation and funding as a provider of services for victims of domestic abuse.

236.15 Application for designation and funding as a provider of services for victims of domestic abuse.   Upon receipt of state or federal funding designated for victims of domestic abuse by the department, a public or private nonprofit organization may apply to the department for designation and funding as a provider of emergency shelter services and support services to victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault. The application shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the department and shall include, but not be limited to, information regarding services to be provided, budget, and security measures.  85 Acts, ch 175, §6; 89 Acts, ch 279, §5; 91 Acts, ch 218, §13
IA Code § 236.15A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.15A - Income tax checkoff for domestic abuse services.

236.15A Income tax checkoff for domestic abuse services. Repealed by 97 Acts, ch 158, §48; 97 Acts, ch 209, §13, 15.
IA Code § 236.15B (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.15B - Income tax checkoff for domestic abuse services.

236.15B Income tax checkoff for domestic abuse services. Repealed by  2003 Acts, ch 44, §111  .
IA Code § 236.16 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.16 - Department powers and duties.

236.16 Department powers and duties.   1. The department shall:   a. Designate and award grants for existing and pilot programs pursuant to this chapter to provide emergency shelter services and support services to victims of domestic abuse.   b. Design and implement a uniform method of collecting data from domestic abuse organizations funded under this chapter.   c. Designate and award moneys for publicizing and staffing a statewide, toll-free telephone hotline for use by victims of domestic abuse. The department may award a grant to a public agency or a private, nonprofit organization for the purpose of operating the hotline. The operation of the hotline shall include informing victims of their rights and of various community services that are available, referring victims to service providers, receiving complaints concerning misconduct by peace officers and encouraging victims to refer such complaints to the office of ombudsman, providing counseling services to victims over the telephone, and providing domestic abuse victim advocacy.   d. Advertise the toll-free telephone hotline through the use of public service announcements, billboards, print and broadcast media services, and other appropriate means, and contact media organizations to encourage the provision of free or inexpensive advertising concerning the hotline and its services.   e. Develop, with the assistance of the entity operating the telephone hotline and other domestic abuse victim services providers, brochures explaining the rights of victims set forth under section 236.12 and the services of the telephone hotline, and distribute the brochures to law enforcement agencies, victim service providers, health practitioners, charitable and religious organizations, and other entities that may have contact with victims of domestic abuse.   2. The department shall consult and cooperate with all public and private agencies which may provide services to victims of domestic abuse, including but not limited to, legal services, social services, prospective employment opportunities, and unemployment benefits.   3. The department may accept, use, and dispose of contributions of money, services, and property made available by an agency or department of the state or federal government, or a private agency or individual.  85 Acts, ch 175, §7; 89 Acts, ch 279, §6; 91 Acts, ch 218, §15; 2013 Acts, ch 10, §30
IA Code § 236.17 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.17 - Domestic abuse training requirements.

236.17 Domestic abuse training requirements.   The department, in cooperation with victim service providers, shall work with various professional organizations to encourage organizations to establish training programs for professionals who work in the area of domestic abuse prevention and services. Domestic abuse training may include, but is not limited to, the following areas:   1. The enforcement of both civil and criminal remedies in domestic abuse matters.   2. The nature, extent, and causes of domestic abuse.   3. The legal rights and remedies available to domestic abuse victims, including crime victim compensation.   4. Services available to domestic abuse victims and their children, including the domestic abuse telephone hotline.   5. The mandatory arrest provisions of section 236.12, and other duties of peace officers pursuant to this chapter.   6. Techniques for intervention in domestic abuse cases.  91 Acts, ch 218, §16; 91 Acts, ch 219, §33
IA Code § 236.18 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.18 - Reference to certain criminal provisions.

236.18 Reference to certain criminal provisions.   In addition to the provisions contained in this chapter, certain criminal penalties and provisions pertaining to domestic abuse assaults are set forth in chapter 664A and sections 708.2A and 708.2B.  91 Acts, ch 218, §17; 2012 Acts, ch 1021, §52
IA Code § 236.20 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE|Section 236.20 - Mutual protective orders prohibited — exceptions.

236.20 Mutual protective orders prohibited — exceptions.   A court in an action under this chapter shall not issue mutual protective orders against the victim and the abuser unless both file a petition requesting a protective order.  95 Acts, ch 180, §14
IA Code § 236A.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236A - SEXUAL ABUSE — PROTECTIVE ORDERS — SERVICES|Section 236A.1 - Short title.

236A.1 Short title.   This chapter may be cited as the “Sexual Abuse Act”.  2017 Acts, ch 121, §4
IA Code § 236A.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236A - SEXUAL ABUSE — PROTECTIVE ORDERS — SERVICES|Section 236A.2 - Definitions.

236A.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. “Emergency shelter services” include but are not limited to secure crisis shelters or housing for victims of sexual abuse.   3. “Plaintiff” includes a person filing an action on behalf of an unemancipated minor.   4. “Pro se” means proceeding on one’s own behalf without legal representation.   5. “Sexual abuse” means any commission of a crime defined in chapter 709 or section 726.2 or 728.12. “Sexual abuse” also means any commission of a crime in another jurisdiction under a statute that is substantially similar to any crime defined in chapter 709 or section 726.2 or 728.12.   6. “Support services” include but are not limited to legal services, counseling services, transportation services, child care services, and advocacy services.  2017 Acts, ch 121, §5  Referred to in §507B.4
IA Code § 236A.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236A - SEXUAL ABUSE — PROTECTIVE ORDERS — SERVICES|Section 236A.3 - Commencement of actions — waiver to juvenile court.

236A.3 Commencement of actions — waiver to juvenile court.   1. A person, including a parent or guardian on behalf of an unemancipated minor, may seek relief from sexual abuse by filing a verified petition in the district court. Venue shall lie where either the plaintiff or defendant resides. The petition shall state the following:   a. Name of the plaintiff and the name and address of the plaintiff’s attorney, if any. If the plaintiff is proceeding pro se, the petition shall state a mailing address for the plaintiff. A mailing address may be provided by the plaintiff pursuant to section 236A.11.   b. Name and address of the parent or guardian filing the petition, if the petition is being filed on behalf of an unemancipated minor. A mailing address may be provided by the plaintiff pursuant to section 236A.11.   c. Name and address, if known, of the defendant.   d. Nature of the alleged sexual abuse.   e. Name and age of each child under eighteen whose welfare may be affected by the controversy.   f. Desired relief, including a request for temporary or emergency orders.   2. A temporary or emergency order shall be based on a showing of a prima facie case of sexual abuse. If the factual basis for the alleged sexual abuse is contested, the court shall issue a protective order based upon a finding of sexual abuse by a preponderance of the evidence.   3. a. The filing fee and court costs for an order for protection and in a contempt action under this chapter shall be waived for the plaintiff.   b. The clerk of court, the sheriff of any county in this state, and other law enforcement and corrections officers shall perform their duties relating to service of process without charge to the plaintiff. When an order for protection is entered by the court, the court may direct the defendant to pay to the clerk of court the fees for the filing of the petition and reasonable costs of service of process if the court determines the defendant has the ability to pay the plaintiff’s fees and costs. In lieu of personal service of an order for protection issued pursuant to this section, the sheriff of any county in this state and other law enforcement and corrections officers may serve a defendant with a short-form notification pursuant to section 664A.4A.   4. If the person against whom relief from sexual abuse is being sought is seventeen years of age or younger, the district court shall waive its jurisdiction over the action to the juvenile court.  2017 Acts, ch 121, §6  Referred to in §236A.8, 236A.19, 915.50
IA Code § 236A.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236A - SEXUAL ABUSE — PROTECTIVE ORDERS — SERVICES|Section 236A.4 - Plaintiffs proceeding pro se — provision of forms and assistance.

236A.4 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 court.   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.  2017 Acts, ch 121, §7  Referred to in §915.50
IA Code § 236A.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236A - SEXUAL ABUSE — PROTECTIVE ORDERS — SERVICES|Section 236A.5 - Assistance by county attorney.

236A.5 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 person or plaintiff 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.  2017 Acts, ch 121, §8  Referred to in §915.50
IA Code § 236A.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236A - SEXUAL ABUSE — PROTECTIVE ORDERS — SERVICES|Section 236A.6 - Hearings — temporary orders.

236A.6 Hearings — temporary orders.   1. Not less than five and not more than fifteen days after commencing a proceeding and upon notice to the defendant, a hearing shall be held at which the plaintiff must prove the allegation of sexual abuse by a preponderance of the evidence.   2. The court may enter any temporary order it deems necessary to protect the plaintiff from sexual abuse prior to the hearing upon good cause shown in an ex parte proceeding. Present danger of sexual abuse to the plaintiff 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 the plaintiff or defendant, 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. Hearings shall be recorded.  2017 Acts, ch 121, §9  Referred to in §232.8, 236A.8, 915.50
IA Code § 236A.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236A - SEXUAL ABUSE — PROTECTIVE ORDERS — SERVICES|Section 236A.7 - Disposition.

236A.7 Disposition.   1. Upon a finding that the defendant has engaged in sexual abuse, the court may grant a protective order or approve a consent agreement which may contain but is not limited to any of the following provisions:   a. That the defendant cease sexual abuse of the plaintiff.   b. That the defendant stay away from the plaintiff’s residence, school, or place of employment.   2. An order for a protective order or approved consent agreement shall be for a fixed period of time not to exceed one year. The court may amend or extend its order or a consent agreement at any time upon a petition filed by the plaintiff or defendant and after notice and hearing. The court may extend the order if the court, after hearing at which the defendant has the opportunity to be heard, finds that the defendant continues to pose a threat to the safety of the plaintiff, persons residing with the plaintiff, or members of the plaintiff’s immediate family. The number of extensions that can be granted by the court is not limited.   3. The order shall state whether the defendant is to be taken into custody by a peace officer for a violation of the terms stated in the order.   4. The court may order that the defendant pay the plaintiff’s attorney fees and court costs.   5. An order or consent agreement under this section shall not affect title to real property.   6. A copy of any order or approved consent agreement shall be issued to the plaintiff, the defendant, the county sheriff of the county in which the order or consent decree is initially entered, and the twenty-four-hour dispatcher for the county sheriff. Any subsequent amendment or revocation of an order or consent agreement shall be forwarded by the clerk to all persons and the county sheriff previously notified.   7. The clerk shall notify the county sheriff and the twenty-four-hour dispatcher for the county sheriff in writing so that the county sheriff and the county sheriff’s dispatcher receive written notice within six hours of filing the order, approved consent agreement, amendment, or revocation. The clerk may fulfill this requirement by sending the notice by facsimile or other electronic transmission which reproduces the notice in writing within six hours of filing the order.   8. The county sheriff’s dispatcher shall notify all law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction over the matter and the twenty-four-hour dispatcher for the law enforcement agencies upon notification by the clerk.  2017 Acts, ch 121, §10  Referred to in §236A.8, 236A.19, 331.424, 664A.4, 915.22, 915.50  For restrictions concerning issuance of mutual protective orders, see §236A.20
IA Code § 236A.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236A - SEXUAL ABUSE — PROTECTIVE ORDERS — SERVICES|Section 236A.8 - Emergency orders.

236A.8 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 236A.7, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, if the district judge or district associate judge deems it necessary to protect the plaintiff from sexual abuse, upon good cause shown in an ex parte proceeding. Present danger of sexual 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 236A.6.   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 236A.3.  2017 Acts, ch 121, §11  Referred to in §232.8, 915.50
IA Code § 236A.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236A - SEXUAL ABUSE — PROTECTIVE ORDERS — SERVICES|Section 236A.9 - Procedure.

236A.9 Procedure.   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.  2017 Acts, ch 121, §12  Referred to in §915.50
IA Code § 236A.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236A - SEXUAL ABUSE — PROTECTIVE ORDERS — SERVICES|Section 236A.10 - Sexual abuse information.

236A.10 Sexual abuse information.   1. Criminal or juvenile justice agencies, as defined in section 692.1, shall collect and maintain information on incidents involving sexual 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 sexual abuse in Iowa, provided individual identifying details of the sexual 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 sexual abuse to persons conducting bona fide research, including but not limited to personnel of the department of justice.  2017 Acts, ch 121, §13  Referred to in §915.50
IA Code § 236A.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 236A - SEXUAL ABUSE — PROTECTIVE ORDERS — SERVICES|Section 236A.11 - Plaintiff’s address — confidentiality of records.

236A.11 Plaintiff’s address — confidentiality of records.   1. A plaintiff seeking relief from sexual abuse under this chapter may use any of the following addresses as a mailing address for purposes of filing a petition under this chapter, as well as for the purpose of obtaining any utility or other service:   a. The mailing address of a shelter or other agency.   b. A public or private post office box.   c. Any other mailing address, with the permission of the resident of that address.   2. A plaintiff shall report any change of address, whether designated according to subsection 1 or otherwise, to the clerk of court no more than five days after the previous address on record becomes invalid.   3. The entire file or a portion of the file in a sexual abuse case shall be sealed by the clerk of court as ordered by the court to protect the privacy interest or safety of any person.   4. Notwithstanding subsection 3, court orders and support payment records shall remain public records, although the court may order that address and location information be redacted from the public records.  2017 Acts, ch 121, §14  Referred to in §236A.3, 915.50