Iowa Code
Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE
Section 236.13 - Prohibition against referral.

236.13 Prohibition against referral.
In a criminal action arising from domestic abuse, as defined in section 236.2, the prosecuting attorney or court shall not refer or order the parties involved to mediation or other nonjudicial procedures prior to judicial resolution of the action.
86 Acts, ch 1179, §4

Structure Iowa Code

Iowa Code

Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES

Chapter 236 - DOMESTIC ABUSE

Section 236.1 - Short title.

Section 236.2 - Definitions.

Section 236.3 - Commencement of actions — waiver to juvenile court.

Section 236.3A - Plaintiffs proceeding pro se — provision of forms and assistance.

Section 236.3B - Assistance by county attorney.

Section 236.4 - Hearings — temporary orders.

Section 236.5 - Disposition.

Section 236.6 - Emergency orders.

Section 236.7 - Procedure.

Section 236.8 - Violation of order — contempt — penalties — hearings.

Section 236.9 - Domestic abuse information.

Section 236.10 - Plaintiff’s address — confidentiality of records.

Section 236.11 - Duties of peace officer — magistrate.

Section 236.12 - Prevention of further abuse — notification of rights — arrest — liability.

Section 236.13 - Prohibition against referral.

Section 236.14 - Initial appearance required — contact to be prohibited — extension of no-contact order.

Section 236.15 - Application for designation and funding as a provider of services for victims of domestic abuse.

Section 236.15A - Income tax checkoff for domestic abuse services.

Section 236.15B - Income tax checkoff for domestic abuse services.

Section 236.16 - Department powers and duties.

Section 236.17 - Domestic abuse training requirements.

Section 236.18 - Reference to certain criminal provisions.

Section 236.19 - Foreign protective orders — registration — enforcement — immunity.

Section 236.20 - Mutual protective orders prohibited — exceptions.