Iowa R. Elec. P. 16.802

As amended through Septmber 9, 2024
Rule 16.802 - Emergency applications

When made during regular court hours, applications for emergency orders may be electronically presented to the court. Applications made when the courthouse is closed may be electronically presented to the court in the same manner as proposed orders are presented pursuant to rule 16.409. If the applicant or the court does not have immediate access to such technology, the application may be presented to the court in paper form and later scanned into EDMS.

Iowa. R. Elec. P. 16.802

Court Order November 21, 2016, temporarily effective 11/21/2016, permanently effective 2/1/2017.

COMMENT:

Rule 16.802. Examples of emergency applications include applications for placement in shelter care, placement in detention, requests for emergency medical care, and removal from parental custody.