Iowa Ct. R. 12.6 (2026)

Rule 12.6 Attorney conference with respondent — location — transportation. If the respondent is involuntarily confined prior to the hearing pursuant to a determination under Iowa Code section 229.11, the respondent’s attorney may apply to the judge or referee for an opportunity to confer with the respondent, in a place other than the place of confinement, in advance of the hearing provided for in Iowa Code section 229.12. The order shall provide for transportation and the type of custody and responsibility therefor during the period the respondent is away from the place of confinement under this rule. [Supreme Court Report 1979; amendment 1980; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]