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Iowa Statutes, Title VI

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Title VI, HUMAN SERVICES (Ch. 216 - 255A)

89 chapters · 1,367 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title VI1,367 Ch 232, JUVENILE JUSTICE145 Ch 252K, UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT78 Ch 218, INSTITUTIONS GOVERNED BY DEPARTMENT …66 Ch 249A, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE58 Ch 229, HOSPITALIZATION OF PERSONS WITH MENT…50 Ch 217, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES37 Ch 226, STATE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTES36 Ch 222, PERSONS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY35 Ch 216, OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS34 Ch 232D, MINOR GUARDIANSHIPS30 Ch 252B, CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES30 Ch 216A, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVI…29 Ch 231, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVI…29 Ch 229A, COMMITMENT OF SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS28

8 sections·Filtered byTitle VI✕Ch 235F✕

Iowa Code § 235F.1 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Attorney in fact” means an agent under a power of attorney pursuant to chapter 633B or an attorney in fact under a durable power of attorney for health care pursuant to chapter 144B . 2. “Caretaker” means a rela…
Iowa Code § 235F.2 Commencement of actions — waiver to juvenile court.
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1. A vulnerable elder or a substitute petitioner may seek relief from elder abuse by filing a verified petition in the district court. Venue shall lie where either party resides. The petition shall state all of the following: a. The name of the vulnerable elder and the name and a…
Iowa Code § 235F.3 Plaintiffs proceeding pro se — provision of forms and assistance.
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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 br…
Iowa Code § 235F.4 Appointment of guardian ad litem.
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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

Iowa Code § 235F.5 Hearings — temporary orders.

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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 …

Iowa Code § 235F.6 Disposition.

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1. Upon a finding that the defendant has engaged in elder abuse, the court may, if requested by the plaintiff, order any of the following: a. That the defendant be required to move from the residence of the vulnerable elder if both the vulnerable elder and the defendant are title…

Iowa Code § 235F.7 Emergency orders.

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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 …

Iowa Code § 235F.8 Procedure.

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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…