Iowa § 144.20 - 144.20 Information.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 144.20 — 144.20 Information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 144.20. 144.20 Information.
Information in the possession of the petitioner necessary to prepare the adoption report shall be furnished with the petition for adoption by each petitioner for adoption or the petitioner’s attorney. The adoption service provider or other person concerned shall supply the court with such additional information in their possession as necessary to complete the certificate. The provision of such information shall be submitted to the court prior to the issuance of a final decree in the matter by the court, unless found by the court to be unavailable after diligent inquiry. [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §144.20] 2021 Acts, ch 80, §73; 2025 Acts, ch 30, §25 Section amended Wed Dec 10 22:57:10 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 144.20 (22, 1)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 144.20
What does Iowa Code § 144.20 cover?
Section 144.20 ("144.20 Information.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 144.20?
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