Iowa § 236A.6 - 236A.6 Hearings — temporary orders.
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§ 236A.6. 236A.6 Hearings — temporary orders.
1. Not less than five and not more than fifteen days after commencing a proceeding and upon notice to the defendant, a hearing shall be held at which the plaintiff must prove the allegation of sexual abuse by a preponderance of the evidence. 2. The court may enter any temporary order it deems necessary to protect the plaintiff from sexual abuse prior to the hearing upon good cause shown in an ex parte proceeding. Present danger of sexual abuse to the plaintiff constitutes good cause for purposes of this subsection. 3. If a hearing is continued, the court may make or extend any temporary order under subsection 2 that it deems necessary. 4. Upon application of the plaintiff or defendant, the court shall issue subpoenas requiring attendance and testimony of witnesses and production of papers. 5. The court shall advise the defendant of a right to be represented by counsel of the defendant’s choosing and to have a continuance to secure counsel. 6. Hearings shall be recorded. 2017 Acts, ch 121, §9 Referred to in §232.8, 236A.8, 915.50 Thu Dec 11 19:12:04 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 236A.6 (8, 0)
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Section 236A.6 ("236A.6 Hearings — temporary orders.") 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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