709A.4 Preliminary examination.
If, in proceedings in juvenile court, it appears probable that an indictable offense has been committed and that the commission thereof caused, or contributed to, the delinquency or dependency of such a child, said court may order the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of such suspected person, and on the appearance of such person said court may proceed to hold a preliminary examination, and in so doing shall exercise all the powers of a committing magistrate.
[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §3661; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §233.4]
C93, §709A.4
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 709A - CONTRIBUTING TO JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
Section 709A.1 - Contributing to delinquency.
Section 709A.2 - Penalty — not a bar.
Section 709A.3 - Suspension of sentence.
Section 709A.4 - Preliminary examination.
Section 709A.5 - Interpretative clause.
Section 709A.6 - Using a juvenile to commit certain offenses.