Iowa § 232D.303 - 232D.303 Attorney for minor.
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§ 232D.303. 232D.303 Attorney for minor.
1. Upon the filing of a petition for appointment of a guardian pursuant to section 232D.301, the court shall appoint an attorney for the minor, if the court determines that the interests of the minor are or may be inadequately represented. 2. An attorney representing the minor shall advocate for the wishes of the minor to the extent that those wishes are reasonably ascertainable and advocate for best interest of the minor if the wishes of the minor are not reasonably ascertainable. 2019 Acts, ch 56, §13, 44, 45 Thu Dec 11 19:09:03 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 232D.303 (10, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 232D.303 ("232D.303 Attorney for minor.") 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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