Iowa Ct. R. 8.8 (2026)

Rule 8.8 Delinquency. If a child against whom a delinquency petition has been filed has not waived the right to a speedy adjudicatory hearing, the hearing must be held within 60 days after the petition is filed or the court shall order the petition dismissed unless good cause to the contrary is shown. 8.8(1) Entry of a consent decree shall be deemed a waiver of the child’s right to a speedy hearing. 8.8(2) The provisions contained herein shall be applicable notwithstanding a motion or hearing to waive jurisdiction pursuant to rule 8.9 or 8.10. [Report February 21, 1985, effective July 1, 1985; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]