Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-99.32

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 441-99.32 - Genetic test costs assessed

(1)Paternity established. If genetic testing of an alleged father is conducted and that man is established as the child's father, the unit shall assess the costs of the genetic testing to the father who denied paternity and enter an order for repayment of these costs.

(2)Paternity not established. If genetic testing of an alleged father is conducted and that man is not established as the child's father, the costs of the genetic testing shall not be assessed to any of the parties.

(3)Results contested. If the results of the genetic testing are timely challenged and the challenging party requests additional testing, the party contesting the results shall advance the cost of the additional testing. If the challenging party does not advance payment for the additional testing, the unit shall certify the case to district court.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-99.32