Iowa § 232.100 - 232.100 Suspended judgment.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 232.100 — 232.100 Suspended judgment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 232.100. 232.100 Suspended judgment.
After the dispositional hearing the court may enter an order suspending judgment and continuing the proceedings subject to terms and conditions imposed to assure the proper care and protection of the child. Such terms and conditions may include the supervision of the child and of the parent, guardian, or custodian by the department, juvenile court office, or other appropriate agency designated by the court. The maximum duration of any term or condition of a suspended judgment shall be twelve months unless the court finds at a hearing held during the last month of that period that exceptional circumstances require an extension of the term or condition for an additional six months. [C79, 81, §232.100] 83 Acts, ch 96, §157, 159; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §620 Referred to in §232.99, 232.103, 232.117, 232.127 Thu Dec 11 19:06:17 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 232.100 (26, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 232.100
What does Iowa Code § 232.100 cover?
Section 232.100 ("232.100 Suspended judgment.") 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 § 232.100?
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