Iowa Ct. R. 8.39 (2026)

Rule 8.39 Minor guardianship forms. 8.39(1) Forms mandatory. An individual serving as guardian for a minor guardianship must use forms contained in this rule for required filings. 8.39(2) Background check form confidential. Rule 8.37—Form 2: Background Check Information for a Proposed Guardian of a Minor is confidential. [Court Order December 12, 2019, temporarily effective December 12, 2019, permanently effective February 11, 2020; September 8, 2025, effective November 10, 2025]

Rule 8.39 — Form 1: Background Check Information for a Proposed Guardian of a Minor

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[Court Order December 12, 2019, temporarily effective December 12, 2019, permanently effective February 11, 2020; September 8, 2025, effective November 10, 2025]

Rule 8.39 — Form 2: Affidavit of Parental Consent

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[Court Order December 12, 2019, temporarily effective December 12, 2019, permanently effective February 11, 2020; September 8, 2025, effective November 10, 2025]

Rule 8.39 — Form 3: Court Officer’s Oath (Minor Guardianship)

[Court Order December 12, 2019, temporarily effective December 12, 2019, permanently effective February 11, 2020; September 8, 2025, effective November 10, 2025]

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Rule 8.39 — Form 4: Guardian’s Initial Care Plan for Protected Minor

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[Court Order December 12, 2019, temporarily effective December 12, 2019, permanently effective February 11, 2020; September 8, 2025, effective November 10, 2025]

Rule 8.39 — Form 5: Guardian’s Annual Report for Protected Minor

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[Court Order December 12, 2019, temporarily effective December 12, 2019, permanently effective February 11, 2020; September 8, 2025, effective November 10, 2025]

Rule 8.39 — Form 6: Guardian’s Final Report for Protected Minor

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[Court Order December 12, 2019, temporarily effective December 12, 2019, permanently effective February 11, 2020; September 8, 2025, effective November 10, 2025]