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12 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 2015–2023 4 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Iowa courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
In the Interest of D.B.green2 sentences2023See In re K.A., 516 N.W.2d 35, 38 (Iowa Ct. App. 1994) (holding that a parent whose rights were terminated had no right to participate in a placement hearing because “termination of [the mother’s] rights concerning these three children divest[ed] her of all privileges, duties, and powers with respect to the children”); In re D.B., 483 N.W.2d 344, 346 (Iowa Ct. App. 1992) (refusing to consider claim about placement, made by parent whose rights were terminated, because termination divested the parent of “any legally recognizable interest she would have concerning the guardianship or custody of” 2020See In re K.A., 516 N.W.2d 35, 38 (Iowa Ct. App. 1994) (concluding the parent had no right to participate in a placement hearing following termination because “[t]he termination of [the mother’s] rights concerning these three children divest[ed] her of all privileges, duties, and powers with respect to the children.”); In re D.B., 483 N.W.2d 344, 346 (Iowa Ct. App. 1992) (refusing to consider mother’s argument about where child should be placed following termination because the proper termination of the mother’s rights divested her of “any legally recognizable interest she would have concernin | 3 | 3 |
In the Interest of K.A.green2 sentences2023See In re K.A., 516 N.W.2d 35, 38 (Iowa Ct. App. 1994) (holding that a parent whose rights were terminated had no right to participate in a placement hearing because “termination of [the mother’s] rights concerning these three children divest[ed] her of all privileges, duties, and powers with respect to the children”); In re D.B., 483 N.W.2d 344, 346 (Iowa Ct. App. 1992) (refusing to consider claim about placement, made by parent whose rights were terminated, because termination divested the parent of “any legally recognizable interest she would have concerning the guardianship or custody of” 2020See In re K.A., 516 N.W.2d 35, 38 (Iowa Ct. App. 1994) (concluding the parent had no right to participate in a placement hearing following termination because “[t]he termination of [the mother’s] rights concerning these three children divest[ed] her of all privileges, duties, and powers with respect to the children.”); In re D.B., 483 N.W.2d 344, 346 (Iowa Ct. App. 1992) (refusing to consider mother’s argument about where child should be placed following termination because the proper termination of the mother’s rights divested her of “any legally recognizable interest she would have concernin | 3 | 3 |
Racing Ass'n of Central Iowa v. Fitzgeraldgreen2 sentences2022The Committee on the Bill of Rights at the Iowa Constitutional Convention of 1857 desired to have “the best and most clearly defined Bill of Rights.” 1 The Debates of the Constitutional Convention of the State of Iowa 100 (W. 2022The Committee on the Bill of Rights at the Iowa Constitutional Convention of 1857 desired to have “the best and most clearly defined Bill of Rights.” 1 The Debates of the Constitutional Convention of the State of Iowa 100 (W. | 3 | 3 |
In Re Btggreen2 sentences2016See id. § 229.37 (“All persons confined as seriously mentally impaired shall be entitled to the benefit of the writ of habeas corpus . . . .”); In re S.M., No. 12-1983, 2014 WL 69773 , at *2-3 (Iowa Ct. App. Jan. 9, 2014) (“S.M.’s request for a placement hearing could be treated as a petition for a writ of habeas corpus under section 229.37.”); In re B.T.G., 784 N.W.2d 792, 794-95 (Iowa Ct. App. 2010) (treating application for review of commitment as a petition for writ of habeas corpus); Hackett v. State, 354 N.W.2d 247, 249 (Iowa Ct. App. 1984) (noting postconviction procedures “specifically 2016It states in part, “If a respondent appeals to the supreme court regarding a placement order, the respondent shall remain in placement unless the supreme court orders otherwise.” 3 12-1983, 2014 WL 69773 , at *2 (Iowa Ct. App. Jan. 9, 2014) (“S.M.’s request for a placement hearing could be treated as a petition for a writ of habeas corpus under section 229.37.”); In re B.T.G., 784 N.W.2d 792, 796 (Iowa Ct. App. 2010) (“[A]n application requesting to be released from inpatient treatment should be treated as a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.”). | 2 | 2 |
Addington v. Texasgreen1 sentence2017Civil commitment “constitutes a significant deprivation of liberty that requires due process protection.” Addington v. Texas, 441 U.S. 418, 425 (1979). | 1 | 1 |
Hackett v. Stategreen1 sentence2016See id. § 229.37 (“All persons confined as seriously mentally impaired shall be entitled to the benefit of the writ of habeas corpus . . . .”); In re S.M., No. 12-1983, 2014 WL 69773 , at *2-3 (Iowa Ct. App. Jan. 9, 2014) (“S.M.’s request for a placement hearing could be treated as a petition for a writ of habeas corpus under section 229.37.”); In re B.T.G., 784 N.W.2d 792, 794-95 (Iowa Ct. App. 2010) (treating application for review of commitment as a petition for writ of habeas corpus); Hackett v. State, 354 N.W.2d 247, 249 (Iowa Ct. App. 1984) (noting postconviction procedures “specifically | 1 | 1 |
In the Interest of R.J.green1 sentence2016Unfortunately, it’s making this one harder.” The juvenile court granted the motion to intervene but determined, “at the present time, it is in the child’s best interest to remain in her current placement.” The court found the DHS would remain R.H.’s guardian and “determine through its processes who should adopt this child.” On appeal, the intervenors contend R.H.’s current placement with Colleen and Earl “defies the requirements of least restrictive placement.” They cite In re N.M., 528 N.W.2d at 97 , for the proposition that “chapter 232 favors relative placements over nonrelative placements. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
In Re Melodie L.
green
1 sentence2017M.W. contends he was not required to appeal to the district court before seeking review from our court, relying in part on our decision in Melodie L., 591 N.W.2d 4 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
In the Interest of N.M.
green
1 sentence2016Unfortunately, it’s making this one harder.” The juvenile court granted the motion to intervene but determined, “at the present time, it is in the child’s best interest to remain in her current placement.” The court found the DHS would remain R.H.’s guardian and “determine through its processes who should adopt this child.” On appeal, the intervenors contend R.H.’s current placement with Colleen and Earl “defies the requirements of least restrictive placement.” They cite In re N.M., 528 N.W.2d at 97 , for the proposition that “chapter 232 favors relative placements over nonrelative placements. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
In The Interest Of D.W., Minor Child, A.M.W., Mother
green
1 sentence2015As to the final step, considering “if any statutory exceptions set out in section 232.116(3) should serve to preclude termination of parental rights,” see id., the court’s ruling stated it found there were “no consequential factors weighing against termination [of the parents’ parental rights] that require[d] a different conclusion.” The court’s ruling set a placement hearing for July 2014. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.