236A.14 Prohibition against referral.
In a criminal action arising from sexual abuse, the prosecuting attorney or court shall not refer or order the parties involved to participate in mediation or other nonjudicial procedures prior to judicial resolution of the action.
2017 Acts, ch 121, §17
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 236A - SEXUAL ABUSE — PROTECTIVE ORDERS — SERVICES
Section 236A.3 - Commencement of actions — waiver to juvenile court.
Section 236A.4 - Plaintiffs proceeding pro se — provision of forms and assistance.
Section 236A.5 - Assistance by county attorney.
Section 236A.6 - Hearings — temporary orders.
Section 236A.8 - Emergency orders.
Section 236A.10 - Sexual abuse information.
Section 236A.11 - Plaintiff’s address — confidentiality of records.
Section 236A.12 - Duties of peace officer — magistrate.
Section 236A.13 - Prevention of further abuse — notification of rights — liability.
Section 236A.14 - Prohibition against referral.
Section 236A.16 - Department powers and duties.
Section 236A.17 - Sexual abuse training requirements.
Section 236A.18 - Reference to certain criminal provisions.
Section 236A.19 - Foreign protective orders — registration — enforcement — immunity.
Section 236A.20 - Mutual protective orders prohibited — exceptions.