Iowa § 229.5 - 229.5 Departure without notice.
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§ 229.5. 229.5 Departure without notice.
If a voluntary patient departs from the hospital without notice, and in the opinion of the chief medical officer the patient is seriously mentally impaired, the chief medical officer may file an application on the departed voluntary patient pursuant to section 229.6, and request that an order for immediate custody be entered by the court pursuant to section 229.11. [C77, 79, 81, §229.5] 2013 Acts, ch 130, §42 Thu Dec 11 19:02:35 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 229.5 (21, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 229.5
What does Iowa Code § 229.5 cover?
Section 229.5 ("229.5 Departure without notice.") 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.
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