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Iowa Ct. R. 12.14 (2026)

Rule 12.14. Probable cause

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Rule 12.14 Probable cause. The judge’s or referee’s immediate custody order under Iowa Code section 229.11 shall include a finding of probable cause to believe that the respondent is seriously mentally impaired and is likely to inflict self-injury or injure others if allowed to remain at liberty. [Supreme Court Report 1979; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]