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Iowa Code § 232.109 (2026)

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The juvenile court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter to terminate a parent-child relationship and all parental rights with respect to a child. No such termination shall be ordered except under the provisions of this chapter if the court has made an order concerning the child pursuant to the provisions of subchapter III and the order is in force at the time a petition for termination is filed. [C79, 81, §232.109] 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §35

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Cited in 21 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1980–2026 · leading case: In the Interest of H.S. & S.N., Minor Child., V.R., Mother, 805 N.W.2d 737 (Iowa 2011).
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In the Interest of H.S. & S.N., Minor Child., V.R., Mother, 805 N.W.2d 737 (Iowa 2011). · cites it 5× “2d 4, 9 (Iowa 1993) (“There is not always the urgency in chapter 600A termination cases that we have noted in termination cases under the juvenile code ( Iowa Code § 232.109 et seq.).”). In these circumstances, the legislature has directed us to focus on the child’s safety,…”
In the Interest of Adkins, 298 N.W.2d 273 (Iowa 1980). · cites it 4× “One is found in chapter 600A, the other in division IV of the new act, section 232.109 and following. The nexus between a CHINA proceeding and a chapter 232 termination action is readily apparent.”
In the Interest of M.M.S., 502 N.W.2d 4 (Iowa 1993). · cites it 2× “There is not always the urgency in chapter 600A termination eases that we have noted in termination cases under the juvenile code ( Iowa Code § 232.109 et seq.). We nevertheless think it is past time to terminate for this six-year-old girl.”
In the Interest of H.J.E., 359 N.W.2d 471 (Iowa 1984). · cites it 3× “Section 232.109 provides that: No such termination shall be ordered except under the provisions of this chapter if the court has made an order concerning the child pursuant to the provisions of division III of this chapter [CINA] and the order is in force at the time a petition…”
In the Interest of D.G., 704 N.W.2d 454 (Iowa Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 2× “See generally Iowa Code § 232.109 et seq. A joinder on factual or legally specific issues as to one parent’s parental rights does not challenge the factual and legal reasons associated with and supporting the termination of parental rights of the “joining” parent.”
In the Interest of T.N.M., 542 N.W.2d 574 (Iowa Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 3× “Section 232.109 provides that: No such termination shall be ordered except under the provisions of this chapter if the court has made an order concerning the child pursuant to the provisions of division III of this chapter [CIÑA] and the order is in force at the time a petition…”
E.J. v. State, 436 N.W.2d 630 (Iowa 1989). · cites it 2× “See generally Iowa Code § 232.109 -.118 (1987). While the termination proceedings were pending, Beth was arrested for her second time for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.”
In the Interest of R.E., 462 N.W.2d 723 (Iowa Ct. App. 1990). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 232.109 (1989). Given this distinction, it is not irrational to provide parties to 600A actions with more notice than those in 232 actions.”
In the Interest of E.J.R., 400 N.W.2d 531 (Iowa 1987). “-96(6) shall likewise be admissible in terminations brought in accordance with chapter 232, division IV, sections 232.109 through 232.118. The trial court was correct in admitting such evidence over Emmanuel’s hearsay objections in this case.”
In The Interest Of P.l., Minor Child, O.l.-v., Father, 778 N.W.2d 33 (Iowa 2010). · cites it 2× “1088, §§ 60-67 (codified as amended at Iowa Code §§ 232.109 -.120). The legislature left the law regarding terminations for a child not adjudicated in need of assistance under chapter 600A unchanged, but required that *37 terminations involving a child adjudicated in need of…”
In Interest of RJ, 436 N.W.2d 630 (Iowa 1989). · cites it 2× “See generally Iowa Code § 232.109 -.118 (1987). While the termination proceedings were pending, Beth was arrested for her second time for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.”
In the Interest of L.B., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 15× “authorizes the filing of termination petitions by parents,” if “the children have the status of CINA, any termination proceedings must be conducted pursuant to chapter 232” (citing Iowa Code §§ 232.109 , 600A.5(1)(a), (2); H.”
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