Iowa Ct. R. 13.29 (2026)

Rule 13.29 Attorney appointed. As soon as practicable after the respondent’s delivery to a facility under Iowa Code section 125.91, the magistrate shall identify or appoint an attorney for the respondent and shall immediately notify such attorney of respondent’s emergency detention. If counsel can be identified at the time of respondent’s arrival at a facility, or if legal services are available through a legal aid or public defender office, the magistrate must immediately notify such counsel. Such counsel shall be afforded an opportunity to interview the respondent before or after the magistrate’s order is issued. [Report 1984; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]