232.1 Rules of construction. This chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that each child under the jurisdiction of the court shall receive, preferably in the child’s own home, the care, guidance and control that will best serve the child’s welfare and the best interest of the state. When a child is removed from […]
232.10 Venue. 1. Venue for delinquency proceedings shall be in the judicial district where the child is found, where the child resides or where the alleged delinquent act occurred. 2. The court may transfer delinquency proceedings to the court of any county having venue at any stage in the proceeding as follows: a. When it […]
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 […]
232.101 Retention of custody by parent. 1. After the dispositional hearing, the court may enter an order permitting the child’s parent, guardian or custodian at the time of the filing of the petition to retain custody of the child subject to terms and conditions which the court prescribes to assure the proper care and protection […]
232.101A Appointment of guardian. 1. After a dispositional hearing the court may close the child in need of assistance case and appoint a guardian pursuant to sections 232D.308 and 232D.401 if all of the following conditions are met: a. The person receiving guardianship meets the definition of custodian in section 232.2. b. The person receiving […]
232.102 Transfer of legal custody of child and placement. 1. a. After a dispositional hearing the court may enter an order transferring the legal custody of the child to one of the following for purposes of placement: (1) A parent who does not have physical care of the child, other relative, or other suitable person. […]
232.103 Termination, modification, vacation, and substitution of dispositional order. 1. At any time prior to expiration of a dispositional order and upon the motion of an authorized party or upon its own motion as provided in this section, the court may terminate the order and discharge the child, modify the order, or vacate the order […]
232.103A Transfer of jurisdiction related to child in need of assistance case — bridge order. 1. The juvenile court may close a child in need of assistance case by transferring jurisdiction over the child’s custody, physical care, and visitation to the district court through a bridge order, if all of the following criteria are met: […]
232.104 Permanency hearing — permanency order — subsequent proceedings. 1. a. The time for the initial permanency hearing for a child subject to out-of-home placement shall be the earlier of the following: (1) For a temporary removal order entered under section 232.78, 232.95, or 232.96, for a child who was removed without a court order […]
232.106 Terms and conditions on child’s parent. If the court enters an order under this chapter which imposes terms and conditions on the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian, the purpose of the terms and conditions shall be to assure the protection of the child. The order is subject to the following provisions: 1. The order […]
232.107 Parent visitation. If a child is removed from the child’s home in accordance with an order entered under this subchapter, unless the court finds that substantial evidence exists to believe that reasonable visitation or supervised visitation would cause an imminent risk to the child’s life or health, the order shall allow the child’s parent […]
232.108 Visitation or ongoing interaction with siblings. 1. If the court orders the transfer of custody of a child and siblings to the department or other agency for placement under this subchapter, under subchapter II, relating to juvenile delinquency proceedings, or under any other provision of this chapter, the department or other agency shall make […]
232.109 Jurisdiction. The juvenile court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter to terminate a parent-child relationship and all parental rights with respect to a child. No such termination shall be ordered except under the provisions of this chapter if the court has made an order concerning the child pursuant to the provisions […]
232.11 Right to assistance of counsel. 1. A child shall have the right to be represented by counsel at the following stages of the proceedings within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under subchapter II or subchapter VIII: a. From the time the child is taken into custody for any alleged delinquent act that constitutes […]
232.110 Venue. 1. Venue for termination proceedings under this chapter shall be in the judicial district where the child is found or the judicial district where the child resides except as otherwise provided in subsection 2. 2. If a court has made an order concerning the child pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and […]
232.111 Petition. 1. A child’s guardian, guardian ad litem, or custodian, the department of human services, a juvenile court officer, or the county attorney may file a petition for termination of the parent-child relationship and parental rights with respect to a child. 2. a. Unless any of the circumstances described in paragraph “b” exist, the […]
232.112 Notice — service. 1. Persons listed in section 232.111, subsection 4, shall be necessary parties to a termination of parent-child relationship proceeding and are entitled to receive notice and an opportunity to be heard, except that notice may be dispensed with in the case of any such person whose name or whereabouts the court […]
232.113 Right to and appointment of counsel. 1. Upon the filing of a petition the parent identified in the petition shall have the right to counsel in connection with all subsequent hearings and proceedings. If the parent desires but is financially unable to employ counsel, the court shall appoint counsel. 2. Upon the filing of […]
232.114 Duties of county attorney. 1. As used in this section, “state” means the general interest held by the people in the health, safety, welfare, and protection of all children living in this state. 2. Upon the filing of a petition the county attorney shall represent the state in all adversary proceedings arising under this […]
232.115 Reporter required. Stenographic notes or electronic or mechanical recordings shall be taken of all court hearings held pursuant to this subchapter unless waived by the parties. The child shall not be competent to waive the reporting requirement, but waiver may be made for the child by the child’s counsel or guardian ad litem. Matters […]
