Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 229.26 (2026)

Exclusive procedure for involuntary hospitalization

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Sections 229.6 through 229.19 constitute the exclusive procedure for involuntary hospitalization of persons by reason of serious mental impairment in this state, except that this chapter does not negate the provisions of section 904.503 relating to transfer of prisoners with mental illness to state mental health institutes and does not apply to commitments of persons under chapter 812 or the rules of criminal procedure, Iowa court rules, or negate the provisions of section 232.51 relating to disposition of children with mental illness. [C77, 79, 81, §229.26] 84 Acts, ch 1323, §3; 85 Acts, ch 21, §36; 87 Acts, ch 90, §4; 88 Acts, ch 1134, §45; 96 Acts, ch 1129, §58; 2002 Acts, ch 1119, §108; 2003 Acts, ch 108, §125, 132; 2012 Acts, ch 1019, §81; 2015 Acts, ch 30, §72; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §528

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1990–2006 · leading case: In Re the Det. of Betsworth, 711 N.W.2d 280 (Iowa 2006).

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In Re the Det. of Betsworth, 711 N.W.2d 280 (Iowa 2006). · cites it 5× “He relies on section 229.26, which states in pertinent part: “Sections 229.”

In re R.L.D., 456 N.W.2d 919 (Iowa 1990). · cites it 2× “90, § 4 (codified at Iowa Code § 229.26 ). Under Iowa Code section 229.”

In Re The Det. Of Anthony S. Betsworth. Anthony S. Betsworth (Iowa 2006). · cites it 2× “He relies on section 229.26, which states in pertinent part: “Sections 229.”

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