Iowa HF523 allows peace officers to petition for 72-hour emergency protective orders on behalf of domestic abuse victims.
Iowa HF523 amends Section 236.6 of the Code 2025 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 such action. This change aims to expedite relief for victims of domestic abuse by allowing officers to act on their behalf when immediate intervention is necessary.
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