Iowa § 226.44 - 226.44 Deposits.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 226.44 — 226.44 Deposits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 226.44. 226.44 Deposits.
Any funds, including social security benefits, coming into the possession of the superintendent or any employee of the mental health institute belonging to any patient in that mental health institute, shall be deposited in the name of that patient in the patients’ personal deposit fund, except that if a guardian of the property of that patient has been appointed, the guardian shall have the right to demand and receive such funds. Funds belonging to a patient deposited in the patients’ personal deposit fund may be used for the purchase of personal incidentals, desires, and comforts for the patient. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §226.44] 2023 Acts, ch 19, §498 Thu Dec 11 19:02:16 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 226.44 (23, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 226.44
What does Iowa Code § 226.44 cover?
Section 226.44 ("226.44 Deposits.") 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 § 226.44?
A common citation format is "Iowa Code § 226.44" (Iowa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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How does Iowa § 226.44 apply to my situation?
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