Iowa Ct. R. 12.5 (2026)

Rule 12.5 Hearings — continuance. At the request of the respondent or the respondent’s attorney, the hearing provided in Iowa Code section 229.12 may be continued beyond the statutory limit in order that the respondent’s attorney has adequate time to prepare for the case, and in such instances custody pursuant to Iowa Code section 229.11 may be extended by court order until the hearing is held. The continuance shall be no longer than five days beyond the statutory limit, unless respondent gives written consent to the longer continuance. [Supreme Court Report 1979; amendment 1980; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]