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confidentiality exception in Iowa

5 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2016 0 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.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Atwood v. Vilsackgreen
iowa · 2006 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016The State’s points are well-taken, but we can reject the mother’s argument based on the language of article I, section 10—specifically its reference to “the accused.” Our supreme court has held article I, section 10 “only applies to criminal proceedings.” Atwood v. Vilsack, 725 N.W.2d 641 , 650–51 (Iowa 2006) (“It protects only the rights of an ‘accused,’ not the rights of an individual facing potential civil commitment pursuant to Iowa’s SVP statute.”).

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State Ex Rel. Brooks v. Zakaibgreen
wva · 2003 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Zakaib involved a West Virginia statute that expressly recognized waivers: “[A]n individual may execute a valid waiver authorizing the release of the contents of his file pertaining to his own acts or omissions, and such waiver shall remove the confidentiality and privilege of said contents otherwise provided by this section.” See Zakaib, 588 S.E.2d at 426-27 (2003) (quoting W.

2011Zakaib involved a West Virginia statute that expressly recognized waivers: “[A]n individual may execute a valid waiver authorizing the release of the contents of his file pertaining to his own acts or omissions, and such waiver shall remove the confidentiality and privilege of said contents otherwise provided by this section.” See Zakaib, 588 S.E.2d at 426–27 (2003) (quoting W.

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People v. Meredithgreen
cal · 1981 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Meredith, 175 Cal.Rptr. 612 , 631 P.2d at 51-52, 54 ; see McCormick § 89, at 328; see also Hazard § 1.6:303, at 169 (Supp.1993) (there is no situation that calls for stronger application of the confidentiality principle and no exception even arguably applies).

1999Meredith, 175 Cal.Rptr. 612 , 631 P.2d at 51-52, 54 ; see McCormick § 89, at 328; see also Hazard § 1.6:303, at 169 (Supp.1993) (there is no situation that calls for stronger application of the confidentiality principle and no exception even arguably applies).

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City of Dubuque v. Telegraph Herald, Inc.green
iowa · 1980 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992In City of Dubuque v. Telegraph Herald, Inc., 297 N.W.2d 523, 526-27 (Iowa 1980), we said the legislature intended for the disclosure requirement to be interpreted broadly, and for the confidentiality exception to be interpreted narrowly.

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State v. Colegreen
iowa · 1980 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984State v. Cole, 295 N.W.2d 29, 33-35 (Iowa 1980).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (1)

CaseCitedYears
City of Sioux City v. Greater Sioux City Press Club green
iowa · 1988
1 sentence

1992In Press Club, 421 N.W.2d at 897 , we explained that the so-called “narrow” construction of statutory exceptions from disclosure, outlined in Telegraph Herald, should not be overutilized.

11992–1992

Where else courts name it

CA 58 (1970–2026) IL 30 (1980–2026) NY 25 (1979–2020) PA 19 (1986–2023) NJ 18 (1977–2023) TX 14 (1992–2023) FL 13 (1987–2012) WI 12 (1984–2023) IN 11 (1987–2019) WA 9 (1987–2026) OH 8 (2001–2023) KY 6 (1989–2012) MA 6 (1979–2016) IA 5 (1984–2016) AZ 4 (2001–2026) CO 4 (2004–2016) GA 4 (1998–2018) MI 4 (2003–2025) NC 3 (2006–2018) NH 3 (1981–1994) ME 3 (2006–2013) CT 3 (1989–2007) UT 3 (2013–2019) AK 3 (1993–2018) LA 3 (1995–2011) TN 3 (2000–2011) ID 2 (2018–2020) MO 2 (2016–2025) OR 2 (1997–2001) VT 2 (2016–2021) NM 2 (2018–2025) HI 2 (2004–2010) MD 2 (2016–2017) AL 2 (1995–2016) OK 2 (2000–2001) SC 2 (2008–2012) MN 2 (2007–2024)

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