Iowa Code
Iowa Code § 125.76 (2026)
Appointment of counsel for applicant
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The applicant, if not the county attorney, may apply for the appointment of counsel if financially unable to employ an attorney to assist the applicant in presenting evidence in support of the application for commitment. If the applicant applies for the appointment of counsel, the application shall include the submission of a financial statement as required under section 815.9. [C75, 77, §125.19(10); C79, 81, §229.52(6); 82 Acts, ch 1212, §4] 83 Acts, ch 101, §15; 83 Acts, ch 186, §10044, 10201 Referred to in §229.21
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Cited in 6
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2000–2024 · leading case: In re T.S., 705 N.W.2d 498 (Iowa 2005).
In re T.S., 705 N.W.2d 498 (Iowa 2005). “§ 125.76. As soon as practical after the filing of an application that includes a request for a court-appointed attorney, the court will appoint an attorney to represent the applicant as long as “the court is satisfied that a court-appointed attorney is necessary to assist the…”
In the Interest of R.P., 606 N.W.2d 15 (Iowa 2000). “Iowa Code § 125.76 . If the respondent (the subject of the application) does not have an attorney, and cannot afford one, or is incapable of assisting in the selection of one, the court shall either allow the respondent to choose an attorney or assign one.”
In Re Ts, 705 N.W.2d 498 (Iowa 2005). “§ 125.76. As soon as practical after the filing of an application that includes a request for a court-appointed attorney, the court will appoint an attorney to represent the applicant as long as "the court is satisfied that a court-appointed attorney is necessary to assist the…”
In Re Rp, 606 N.W.2d 15 (Iowa 2000). “Iowa Code § 125.76 . If the respondent (the subject of the application) does not have an attorney, and cannot afford one, or is incapable of assisting in the selection of one, the court shall either allow the respondent to choose an attorney or assign one.”
In the Matter of J.S., Alleged to be Seriously Mentally Impaired (Iowa Ct. App. 2019). “See Iowa Code §§ 125.76 , 125.78(1), 229.8(1), 814.”
In the Matter of C.J. (Iowa Ct. App. 2024). “See Iowa Code §§ 125.76 , .78 (providing for appointment of counsel); In re J.”
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