Allows peace officers to file petitions for emergency protective orders on behalf of individuals in danger of domestic abuse.
This bill amends the Iowa Code to enable peace officers to file petitions for 72-hour emergency protective orders on behalf of individuals who claim to be in immediate danger of domestic abuse and request the officer's assistance. The new provision adds a subsection to Section 236.6, allowing peace officers to act on behalf of those seeking relief from domestic abuse.
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