236A.2 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context:
1. “Department” means the department of justice.
2. “Emergency shelter services” include but are not limited to secure crisis shelters or housing for victims of sexual abuse.
3. “Plaintiff” includes a person filing an action on behalf of an unemancipated minor.
4. “Pro se” means proceeding on one’s own behalf without legal representation.
5. “Sexual abuse” means any commission of a crime defined in chapter 709 or section 726.2 or 728.12. “Sexual abuse” also means any commission of a crime in another jurisdiction under a statute that is substantially similar to any crime defined in chapter 709 or section 726.2 or 728.12.
6. “Support services” include but are not limited to legal services, counseling services, transportation services, child care services, and advocacy services.
2017 Acts, ch 121, §5
Referred to in §507B.4
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.