CINA: Child in Need of Assistance - Drake University Law School
CINA: Child in Need of Assistance - Drake University Law School
CINA: Child in Need of Assistance - Drake University Law School
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Custody Without a Court OrderIowa Code 232.79A peace <strong>of</strong>ficer or juvenile court <strong>of</strong>ficer may take achild <strong>in</strong>to custody, a physician treat<strong>in</strong>g a childmay keep the child <strong>in</strong> custody, or a juvenilecourt <strong>of</strong>ficer may authorize a peace <strong>of</strong>ficer,physician, or medical security personnel to take achild <strong>in</strong>to custody, without a court order asrequired under Iowa Code 232.78 and withoutthe consent <strong>of</strong> a parent, guardian, or custodianprovided the criteria <strong>in</strong> this section is met.