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Iowa Ct. R. 13.27 (2026)

Rule 13.27. Emergency detention — magistrate’s approval

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Rule 13.27 Emergency detention — magistrate’s approval. If the magistrate cannot immediately proceed to the facility where a person is detained pursuant to Iowa Code section

125.91, the magistrate shall verbally communicate approval or disapproval of the detention. Such communication shall be duly noted by the administrator of the facility on the form prescribed by this chapter. [Report 1984; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]